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Raretardier
The correct spelling is tardier.
How to pronounce tardier
adjective
Say it like: Tar-dee-r
The correct spelling is tardier. Late; overdue or delayed. For example: "He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth."
Usage Examples
“He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth.”
“His tardy performance bordered on incompetence.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Late; overdue or delayed.
- 2.Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
- 3.Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.
- 4.Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy).
- 5.Criminal; guilty.
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