As of late

A combination of two proper phrases, "As of today," and "Lately," meaning an event which recently happened or has been happening repeatedly. Current indifference to butchered English has made its use more popular than the correct phrases, elevating it to more innocuous than similar travesties "These ones" and "On accident."

Red Sox relief pitching has been terrible as of late.

by Pan Moon John August 3, 2010

the late

Used when referring to a deceased individual, often when showing respect.

The Foo Fighters song "Everlong" is most likely about the late Kurt Kobain, who is known to have many drug addictions.

by Reidlos February 9, 2009

late

Later, I'm out.

"Fuck this shit dude, LATE!@"

by Diego August 30, 2003

lates

good-bye; short for "later"

i'm takin' off -- lates, foo's!

by jdm November 21, 2002

lately

Recently or not long ago

lately you touched my pickle and it felt very nice.

by Foofyfoff April 27, 2017

late

Term used when a woman has missed her period and believes she is pregnant.

Oh oh. I'm late.

by Anonymous April 21, 2003

Lates

Probably the coolest way to say goodbye

Lates Scott i have to go

by -DJPC November 2, 2009