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Meanings
1
Sumo term for a bout that is stopped because one wrestler started before the referee's signal.
A false start was called at the initial charge.
2
backsies; takeback (in a game)
Used in casual games like shogi or go when a player wants to retract a move; often said as an interjection.
It's bad manners to ask for a takeback in shogi.
3
wait!; hold up!
Casual interjection used to tell someone to stop or pause; can be used in everyday conversation.
Wait! I haven't heard about that yet.