latish

adjective

lat·​ish ˈlā-tish How to pronounce latish (audio)
: somewhat late

Examples of latish in a Sentence

the bus was often a little latish, but never more than by a few minutes
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Due to our latish start, lunch time coincides with our arrival at the first tower. Anna Hartley, chicagotribune.com, 16 Mar. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of latish was in 1611

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“Latish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latish. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

latish

adjective or adverb
lat·​ish ˈlāt-ish How to pronounce latish (audio)
: somewhat late
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