stay-away
|stay-a-way|
B2
/ˈsteɪ əˌweɪ/
avoider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stay-away' originates from the English words 'stay' and 'away', where 'stay' meant 'to remain' and 'away' meant 'at a distance'.
Historical Evolution
'stay' and 'away' were combined in modern English to form the noun 'stay-away', indicating someone who remains at a distance from an event.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remain at a distance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who avoids attending'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who deliberately avoids attending a particular event or place.
He was a stay-away from the family reunion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41