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tardy - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'tardy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Tardy [ superl.]
- Moving with a slow pace or motion; slow; not swift.
- Not being inseason; late; dilatory; -- opposed to prompt; as, to be tardy in one's payments.
- Unwary; unready.
- Criminal; guilty.
2 . Tardy [ v. t.]
- To make tardy.

Meaning of 'tardy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . tardy [ s]
Meaning (1):
- after the expected or usual time; delayed
Example in sentence:
  • a belated birthday card;
  • always tardy in making dental appointments;
  • I'm late for the plane;
  • tardy children are sent to the principal;
  • the train is late