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wayment

American

[wey-mint] / ˈweɪ mɪnt /

Also waymint

a phonetic spelling representing an African American Vernacular English pronunciation of wait a minute, used especially online to express surprise or confusion or as a request for further explanation or clarification.

Wayment, what are u talkin’ about?
Wayment, she told you to do what??

Etymology

Origin of wayment

First recorded in 1995–2000

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wayment

If I had been quiet, I had not been pressed, and therefore well may I wayment.

From Locrine/Mucedorus by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)

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