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 Definitions of tardy  [ˈtɑr di]  

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Definition of 'tardy' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) tardy
late; behind time; not on time.

2.  tardy
moving or acting slowly; sluggish.

3.  tardy
delaying through reluctance.

Etymology:  (1475–85; earlier tardive, tardif < OF < VL *tardīvus= L tard(us) slow +-īvus -ive)

Definition of 'tardy' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) belated, late, tardy
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"


Definition of 'tardy' Webster Dictionary 

1.  tardy
moving with a slow pace or motion; slow; not swift

2.  tardy
not being inseason; late; dilatory; -- opposed to prompt; as, to be tardy in one's payments

3.  tardy
unwary; unready

4.  tardy
criminal; guilty

5. (verb) tardy
to make tardy



'tardy' - Nearby Entries  

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