latish

American  

[ley-tish] / ˈleɪ tɪʃ /

adjective

1. somewhat or rather late.

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latish British  

/ ˈleɪtɪʃ /

adjective

1. rather late

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Etymology

Origin of latish

First recorded in 1605–15; late + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Jolly old Crismus being cum round agen, as ushal, we had our Crismus-Heve supper, as ushal, and henjoyed owrselves till a rayther latish hour, as ushal.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, January 7, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

And off 'e goes, though it was gettin' latish and no one to attend to the bar.

From The Keeper of the Door by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

Still, he was used to the omniscience of the British Intelligence, so he answered promptly: "It was latish, sir; about midnight, I think!"

From Okewood of the Secret Service by Williams, Valentine

I got back to the flat latish one night, and when Jeeves brought me the final drink he said: "Mr. Bickersteth called to see you this evening, sir, while you were out."

From My Man Jeeves by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

They sat together latish in the evening in the Baron’s room.

From The Lunatic at Large by Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer)