Definition of tardy (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : moving slowly : sluggish the tardy pace at which she was obliged to walk— Charles Dickens. 2 : delayed beyond the expected or proper time : late a tardy arrival. tardy.

What is an example of tardy?

The definition of tardy is slow moving, delayed or late. An example of someone who is tardy is a student who arrives 20 minutes after the bell has rung. Late; overdue or delayed. He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth.

What's a tardy in school?

Tardy: Defined as when a student arrives into the classroom after the last bell has rung – without a pass. Excused Tardy: Defined as a student who has an excused pass to class from the Attendance Office.