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tardy in Tagalog

gutoy

UK/ˈtɑːdi//ˈtɑɹdi/

tardy in Tagalog: gutoy. In English, tardy means late; overdue or delayed.

Tagalog words for tardy

later in relation to the proper time
gutoy

English meaning of tardy

  1. adjective Late; overdue or delayed.
  2. adjective Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
  3. adjective Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.
  4. adjective Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy).

Full definition of tardy

tardy in a sentence

  • He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth.
  • His tardy performance bordered on incompetence.
  • The teacher gave her a tardy because she did not come into the classroom until after the bell.

Synonyms of tardy

tardy in other languages

Questions about tardy in Tagalog

What is the meaning of tardy in Tagalog?
Tardy in Tagalog is gutoy.
Ano ang tardy sa Tagalog?
Tardy: gutoy.
What does tardy mean in English?
Tardy means late; overdue or delayed.

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