Clock-watcher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clock-watcher is a noun meaning A person who is eager for time to pass (e.g., at work or school), especially when faced with an undesirable task.
Meaning
A person who is eager for time to pass (e.g., at work or school), especially when faced with an undesirable task.
Example Sentences
The teacher had a heart-to-heart talk with the student who was a clock-watcher, stressing the importance of putting his mind to his schoolwork.
Word Forms
- clock-watchers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clockwatcher, watchclock, wait, watchmaker, time-keeper, clockmaker.
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