Tardy

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Usage notes 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 See also

English

Pronunciation

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Adjective

tardy

1. Late; overdue or delayed.

   He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth.

Synonyms

belated

long-delayed

Usage notes

• There is a suggestion of habitual lateness about the use of the word tardy.
• More common in Commonwealth English
• Somewhat dated.

Translations

Later in relation to the proper time

Portuguese: tardio

Noun

tardy

1. a piece of paper given to students who are late to class

   The teacher gave her a tardy because she did not come into the classroom until the after the bell.

See also

• tardy slipio:tardy

pt:tardy zh:tardy