The jQuery delay() method is used to delay the execution of functions in the queue. It is the best method to make a delay between the queued jQuery effects. The jQUery delay () method sets a timer to delay the execution of the next item in the queue.
Syntax :
$(selector).delay (speed, queueName)
speed : It is an optional parameter. It specifies the speed of the delay. Its possible values are slow, fast and milliseconds.
queueName : It is also an optional parameter. It specifies the name of the queue. Its default value is "fx" the standard queue effect.