laid

Definition

  • past tense and past participle of 'lay'
  • synonyms: ordered, arranged

Examples

  • ('Brit') Places were 'laid' (at the table) for three people. [=silverware, glasses, and napkins were put on the table for three people who will be eating there]

  • When she came home after midnight, her father 'laid down the law': if she came home that late again, she would not be allowed to watch TV for a week.

  • She 'laid on' a fake southern accent. [=she spoke with a southern accent although she doesn't usually speak that way]

Movie quotes

  • (..) holed up in your shitty little midget condo? You're nothing but a pissed off little giant lashing out at everyone because you can't get laid. At least I have a reason to be angry. What do you have? That it's funny? Hurting people is worth the laughs? Stop trolling me. (..)
    2016 TvShow: South Park Title: Fort Collins Season: 20 Episode 6