Wait!

In NetHack, there are several messages beginning with "Wait!" that occur in relation to the hero or another monster attempting to walk where a previously unnoticed monster is hiding.

Wait! That's a foo!

This is one of the messages used for mimics and the Wizard of Yendor's clone after using Double Trouble.

Wait! There's a foo hiding under <an item>!

This is used for spiders, snakes, and other monsters capable of hiding under items.

Wait! There's a hidden <monster> there!

This is used for sea monsters hiding in water.

Wait! There's something there you can't see!

This is used for monsters that are either invisible or unseen to you while blind.

Wait, foo! That's a <polyform> named <player>!

A monster attempted to walk onto your square while you are in the form of a mimic and have disguised yourself using the #monster command.

Wait, foo! That <item> is really a <role> named <player>!

As above, but the monster attempted to pick up the item you were disguised as.

Wait, foo! There's a <polyform> named <player> hiding under <an item>!

Used when a monster tries to attack a polymorphed player hiding under an item.

Wait, foo! There's a hidden <polyform> named <player> there!

Used when a monster tries to attack a hidden player polymorphed into an eel or trapper.

Other

There is also a demonic malediction that goes, "Wait! I shall polymorph into a grid bug to give thee a fighting chance!"

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