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

lates

good-bye; short for "later"

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

by jdm November 21, 2002

Late

1. when a situation becomes sketchy
2. when something/someone is lame or not cool

Derived from situations where using the time as an excuse. Example: Billy, who is collectively hated by most people at the party, enters the party in a loud and attention-grabbing fashion. Party-goers say "Well, it's late, I better get going," when really they just don't want to be associated with Billy.

1. It got late when the cops showed up to bust the party.

2. Justin is late because he tries so hard to draw attention to himself.

by DockmasterZ October 28, 2010

lately

Recently or not long ago

lately you touched my pickle and it felt very nice.

by Foofyfoff April 27, 2017

Lates

Probably the coolest way to say goodbye

Lates Scott i have to go

by -DJPC November 2, 2009

lates

A chill way to say goodbye for those who are to lazy to finish the word Later.

"I'm out....lates yo."

by RockStarSurferChick March 17, 2003

Late

In the state of Virginia (DMV), "Late" is used to refer to someone who is either about to miss out on something really sweet at a party or someone who left to do something else. One should emphasize on the word "late" when it is being said. If the person is literally late to the party then they are "about to be late", because there is still a chance for them to enjoy themselves, but if they take too long and start to piss everyone off then they will be "LATE!".

Steve: (pops bottle of grey goose)
Joe: dam Tim shouldn't have left so early...
Steve: He LATE! (continues to pour everyone shots)

by flipkickva April 4, 2011