まく 待ちぼうけを食う Show inflections LinksSentence search for 待ちぼうけを食うSentence search for まちぼうけをくうKanji details for 待 and 食Edit in JMdict Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'u' ending1. to go on waiting only to be disappointed; to wait in vainSee also 待ちぼうけ Discussions Log in to talk about this word.