Associations to the word «Layaway»

Wiktionary

LAYAWAY, noun. Things which have had a deposit placed on them and which the owner (generally a store) has agreed to hold for the customer and accept full payment at a later time.
LAYAWAY, noun. The system of accepting a deposit and holding for a customer to complete purchase.
LAYAWAY, verb. To place items on hold with a deposit at a merchant's.

Wise words

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