54+ Words that rhyme with tardy

Tardy is a 2-syllable word with 54 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are de, foolhardy, d. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of tardy

adjective
  1. after the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated birthday card"; "I'm late for the plane"; "the train is late"; "tardy children are sent to the principal"; "always tardy in making dental appointments"

Examples of "tardy" in lyrics

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  • "Rotten egg, not to be pegged as fashionably tardy"
    Aesop Rock — Number Nine
  • "I put your name in the obituary - John Tardy"
    Doap Nixon f/ Reef the Lost Cauze, Vinnie Paz — The Wait Is Over
  • "original invisible to the ones who are tardy"
    FunkDoobiest — Rock On

What do these rhymes mean?

d
denoting a quantity consisting of 500 items or units a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets the cardinal number
de
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
dea
federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances
foolhardy
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; "foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker
mahdi
(Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "tardy" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like de, foolhardy, d create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "tardy" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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