lat
word
Definition
'Lat' is a very informal or slang abbreviation of 'late,' used mainly in texting, online chat, or speech to mean delayed or not on time.
Usage & Nuances
'Lat' is extremely informal and almost never used in formal writing. You might see it in quick messages, memes, or forums. It is not standard English; avoid it in academic or professional settings. Often used by teens and young adults.
Spanish: retraso (informal) - tarde (forma abreviada, muy poco común)Portuguese (BR): atraso (informal) - tarde (forma abreviada, muito incomum)Portuguese (PT): atraso (informal) - tarde (forma abreviada, muito incomum)Chinese (Simplified): 迟到（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 遲到（俚語）Hindi: लेट (अत्यंत अनौपचारिक, बोलचाल में)Arabic: تأخير (عامية)
Example Sentences
Sorry I'm lat, my bus was delayed.
basic
Don't be lat for your interview!
basic
He’s always lat to class.
basic
Ugh, I slept in and now I’m super lat.
natural
Why am I always lat to everything?
natural
If you're lat again, you're buying coffee for everyone.
natural