A fork of Rural Dictionary
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.
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!
I totally think she just typed letter wrong and auto correct failed her. Should I ask her if she meant letter or latter?
Misspelling of the word ladder
Friend 1: “Hey Im going to go climb that latter”
Friend 2: “No dude it’s spelled ladder”
when there is two decisions and you pick the second one.
Waitress: Would you like small or medium?
Little Billy: The latter please. (medium)
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.