tar·ry 1 (tr)v. tar·ried, tar·ry·ing, tar·riesv.intr.1. To delay or be late in going, coming, or doing. See Synonyms at stay1.2. To wait.3. To remain or stay temporarily, as in a place; sojourn.v.tr. ArchaicTo wait for; await.n.A temporary stay; a sojourn.[Middle English tarien.]tarri·er n.tar·ry 2 (tär)adj. tar·ri·er, tar·ri·estOf, resembling, or covered with tar.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline">