Urban Dictionary: 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 04, 2007

by larstait October 11, 2003

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 21, 2006

Used as a form to say goodbye between friends.

Etimology: Distortion Language. Used instead of "later."

by Chingon December 15, 2005

by Kobi July 20, 2005

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 17, 2014

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