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tardy

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːdi/

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Definition of tardy

adjective (tardier, tardiest)

  • delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late:please forgive this tardy reply
  • slow in action or response; sluggish: this makes the car feel tardy in quick manoeuvres

Derivatives

tardily

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French tardif, -ive, from Latin tardus 'slow'

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