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verb - intransitive

• to sit around waiting for something to happen.

  Last night we marinated at Justin's house until we found a party.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to wait.

  Last edited on Jul 11 2011. Submitted by Carmen from San Luis Obispo, CA, USA on Jan 25 1998.

• to relax; "chill out".

  We were just marinating in front of the TV.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to hang out, relax.

  Last edited on Jul 11 2011. Submitted by Nicole from AR, USA on Jul 21 1998.

notes

• Origin: from the cooking term "marinate", which is to soak something (often meat) for some period of time (usually several hours) in a sauce before cooking.

  Last edited on Jul 11 2011. Submitted by Carmen from San Luis Obispo, CA, USA on Jan 25 1998.