Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Tardy.
How to pronounce tardy:
US
Tardy - as an adjective satellite
Tardy - as a noun
A piece of paper given to students who are late to class.
Example: "The teacher gave her a tardy because she did not come into the classroom until after the bell."
An instance of a student being marked as tardy by a teacher in his or her attendance sheet.
Tardy - as a verb
To make tardy.
Tardy - as an adjective
Late; overdue or delayed.
Example: "He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth."
Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.
Example: "His tardy performance bordered on incompetence."
Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy).
Criminal; guilty.
Example Sentences
"He is often tardy for work."
"The tardy student missed the first part of the lecture."
"Their tardy arrival caused them to miss the opening act."
"I received a tardy notice for being late to class."
"The tardy bus made me late for my appointment."
Word Game Points
Is TARDY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tardy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TARDY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is TARDY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tardy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTARDY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is TARDY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tardy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTARDY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
