tardy adj : after the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated birthday card"; "I'm late for the plane"; "the train is late"; "tardy children are sent to the principal"; "always tardy in making dental appointments" [syn: belated, late] [also: tardiest, tardier]

English

Etymology

From tardif.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)di

Adjective

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."
• Somewhat dated.

Translations

Noun

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 after the bell.

See also

• tardy slip

Tardy is a surname, and may refer to:

• John Tardy
• Donald Tardy
• "Tardy" band

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