A rare disease causing people to constantly be one sentence behind in conversation without realizing it.
That guy with delayed conversationalism always ruins social gatherings, because he will accidentally insult people to their faces.
by Frank Hagglemann August 1, 2016

When used as a transitive verb, to screw someone or something over in a completely gratuitous gesture of amoral nihilistic sadism. Can be shortened to "DeLay."
Us Military personel are really being Tom Delayed twice -- first they're sent to Iraq and then, upon their return, their veterans' benefits are getting cut. Joke's on them, I suppose.
by Rupert Smithers May 13, 2005

The resulting delay when drivers slow down to view an accident that occurred on the opposite side of the road.
There's a 3 mile back up on Route 29 Westbound due to an accident, and a 1 mile gaper delay in the Eastbound direction.
by Juicifer Jones January 22, 2008

by barabaraba crumb bum May 31, 2007

When making a derogatory statement a pause may be made following a "...bitch" to further add insult to injury.
by bigpoppa822 June 17, 2010

Nick name for Congressman Tom Delay; inspired by his frequent reprimands by the house ethics committee, and by his reputation as a criminally insane political prostitute with no conscience.
by Dungheap June 1, 2006

When a female text messages a guy, but he does not respond until hours later and usually with a one word response.
I texted _________ (insert guy's name) six hours ago about plans for tonight and he finally texted back saying "yeah"... uugghh I HATE man delay!!
by GFYslotslot October 21, 2011
