1. plural of tarrier; people who delay or linger
Usage: rare

Examples

• The tarriers at the back of the group slowed down the entire hiking party.
• She had no patience for tarriers when there was urgent work to be done.
• The teacher urged the tarriers to pick up their pace during the fire drill.
• As usual, the tarriers were the last ones to leave the meeting room.
• The tour guide waited patiently for the tarriers to catch up with the rest of the group.