Definition of late
late 
adjective
- being late for menstruation, hence possibly pregnant.
I may be pregnant since I'm late.
- See more words with the same meaning: menstruation, menstrual period (related to).
- See more words with the same meaning: pregnant.
Last edited on Jan 02 2003. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 02 2003.
- out of style; "played out"; "last-year".
That slang is so tragically late!
- See more words with the same meaning: old, retro, antiquated.
Last edited on Mar 22 2011. Submitted by J P. from St Louis, MO, USA on Feb 14 2005.
interjection
- abbreviated form of "later", i.e. "goodbye".
Hey, I need to leave. Late!
- See more words with the same meaning: abbreviations (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: goodbyes (list of).
Last edited on Apr 01 2013. Submitted by Jonathan Ruiz from Hemet, CA, USA on Oct 07 1997.
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| Definitions include: shortened form of "cool". | |
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| Definitions include: "why". | |
| Definitions include: as a question, to enquire whether someone is present. | |
| Definitions include: "cucumber". | |
| Definitions include: short for "what's up?" as in "what's happening with you?" or "hello." | |
| Definitions include: "didn't". | |
| Definitions include: to be successful. | |
| Definitions include: short for definitely obvious. | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "sorry". | |
| Definitions include: see about it. | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "hook up". | |
Other terms relating to 'goodbyes (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: goodbye. | |
| Definitions include: "goodbye". | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: "okay, thanks, 'bye". | |
| Definitions include: to talk or to contact, especially at some later time. | |
| Definitions include: "goodbye". | |
| Definitions include: Possibly a misspelling of the French "a` tout a` l'heure", meaning "see you later". | |
| Definitions include: "goodbye". | |
| Definitions include: "goodbye". | |
| Definitions include: See late. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "ta-ta for now" (i.e. "goodbye for now.") Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.) | |
| Definitions include: "goodbye". | |
| Definitions include: a farewell, meaning "Have a good day." | |
| Definitions include: goodbye. | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
Other terms relating to 'menstruation, menstrual period (related to)': | |
| Definitions include: to rap or rhyme words. | |
| Definitions include: to be menstruating. | |
| Definitions include: menstrual period and associated symptoms. | |
| Definitions include: menstrual period. | |
| Definitions include: to criticize. | |
| Definitions include: to menstruate. | |
| Definitions include: to menstruate. | |
| Definitions include: having one's menstrual period. | |
| Definitions include: a menstrual period. | |
| Definitions include: the menstrual flow. | |
| Definitions include: This term may be a reference to unwelcome family members who arrive unexpectedly and without prior notice. | |
| Definitions include: menstruating. | |
| Definitions include: It means I'm on my period. | |
| Definitions include: a menstrual period. | |
| Definitions include: a female's period. | |
Other terms relating to 'old, retro, antiquated': | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "original gangsta" meaning an older gangsta. | |
| Definitions include: styling. | |
| Definitions include: outdated, tacky. | |
| Definitions include: euphemism for "used." | |
| Definitions include: old. | |
| Definitions include: outdated, antiquated, old. | |
| Definitions include: outdated. | |
| Definitions include: old-fashioned. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: old-fashioned; unstylish. | |
| Definitions include: old. | |
Other terms relating to 'pregnant': | |
| Definitions include: "pregnant." | |
| Definitions include: "pregnant". | |
| Definitions include: "pregnant." | |
| Definitions include: pregnant. | |
| Definitions include: pregnant. | |
| Definitions include: pregnant. | |
| Definitions include: to be pregnant. | |
| Definitions include: Also the past tense of "knock up". | |
| Definitions include: to impregnate. | |
| Definitions include: pregnant. | |
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Other terms relating to 'late': | |
| Definitions include: a person whose body or mind develops later than those of similar age. | |
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