Outstaying

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Continuing to stay longer than is suitable or anticipated after an event or invitation
2. Remaining present beyond the time considered proper or polite in a situation
3. Lingering in a place past the expected departure time, often causing discomfort or inconvenience

Etymology: This is an inflected form, so the story belongs to its base verb. "Outstaying" is the present participle of "outstay", which is "out-" added to "stay". The prefix "out-" traces back through Old English "ūt" and Proto-Germanic "ūt" to a very old root meaning "out" or "away from", while "stay" comes from the same family of Germanic and Old French roots that gave English its verb for remaining in one place. Together they form a plain compound: to stay longer than someone else, or longer than is wanted, so that you outlast your welcome.

Synonyms: overstaying