wayment

[ wey-mint ]

1. 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??

Word History and Origins

Origin of wayment¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

BYU senior Courtney Wayment built a big lead and won the steeplechase in 9:16 flat, a new college and meet record.

From Seattle Times

“The plan was to rely on my fitness and then all the things that I have done to get to this moment.” said Wayment, who shaved eight seconds off the college record.

From Seattle Times

BYU’s Courtney Wayment won women’s 5000 in 15:30.17.

From Seattle Times

Rachel Wayment had declined the free bird while picking up split peas, canned tuna, frozen steak and salad greens at a Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah facility that opened its shelves to federal employees Thursday morning.

From Washington Post

Wayment didn’t know how to cook a turkey, so she figured someone else should take it.

From Washington Post