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

Due to our latish start, lunch time coincides with our arrival at the first tower.

From Washington Post

Haydn wrote most of his symphonies in major keys, and you might expect to find in this work of 1784 a latish throwback to his Sturm und Drang period.

From New York Times

They say he was also seen, latish in the afternoon, entering the Duke's Walk to the east.

From Project Gutenberg

It was getting latish, and Oswald, though thrilled in every marrow, was getting rather sleepy, when old Benenden said, "There she is!"

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg