the latter

when there is two decisions and you pick the second one.

Waitress: Would you like small or medium?

Little Billy: The latter please. (medium)

by ashley nicole dox February 19, 2014

Latter

The second option of the two, but when stated sounds like a third option.

Steve: We can either use a boom lift or scissor lift to get up to there.

Chuck Norris: I prefer the latter.

by Life lemons December 13, 2018

latter

The latter commonly used in English Literature , when used in a sentence means, the 2nd of the two words.

I could either go and read a book or fap. The latter sounds more appealing.

by FiendishFish August 05, 2007

latter

Later; subsequent

The latter rain, perhaps

by larstait October 11, 2003

Latteral

Short for 'later all'

Check you Latteral, Yeah?

by Stevan Jackiw February 24, 2006

Latter

An individual (usually geeky) who is academically gifted and enjoy sharing his knowledge with others. His effortless

Paul helped me with my homework last night, he's such a Latter!

by TheRealPJG October 23, 2011

latter

Used in 16th and 17th english literature to say the subject. The newer version of latter is the word it. A lesser known pronoun used for anything.

My cat is sick. The latter doesn't seem to be getting better.

by Zickddot December 29, 2006