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Definition of time sink

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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':

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Definitions include: to cause a software or hardware bug to become evident.
Definitions include: abbreviated form of "people's", used in electronic communication.
Definitions include: before.
Definitions include: of input used to test a program or an algorithm, specifically designed to make the test subject perform as poorly as possible.
Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can recall" or "as far as I can remember".
Definitions include: An annoying fool; idiot. (Used extensively on IRC).
Definitions include: By analogy from the same-named measurement in analog electronics.
Definitions include: a metaphorical condition that something depends on.
Definitions include: the Everquest videogame.
Definitions include: an emphatic "Okay," via a doubled "k".
Definitions include: "Oh my God."
Definitions include: woman.

Other terms relating to 'to waste time':

Definitions include: to waste one's time.
Definitions include: to be standing or sitting somewhere.
Definitions include: a sexual practice in which a group of men stand in a circle and engage in mutual masturbation, with or without interpersonal contact.
Definitions include: to waste time; "dawdle".
Definitions include: to make an irreparable (possibly tragic) mistake.
Definitions include: to engage in sexual activity; "fool around".
Definitions include: to engage in intimate sexual activities; "mess around".
Definitions include: to masturbate, especially male masturbation.
Definitions include: to waste time, mess around.
Definitions include: to waste time in order to avoid confrontation or a potentially uncomfortable situation.
Definitions include: to waste time.
Definitions include: to spend time on a non-productive activity; "waste time".
Definitions include: something that's easy.
Definitions include: to masturbate.
Definitions include: a waste of time and/or money.

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Other terms relating to 'sink':

Definitions include: While imbibing an alcoholic shot, the act of clinking your glass with a partner, sinking the glass to the table, then raising and drinking the shot.
Definitions include: everything.
Definitions include: completely.
Definitions include: a biscuit.

Other terms relating to 'time':

Definitions include: time to eat.
Definitions include: in a grand way.
Definitions include: an effect in visual media such as movies and video games in which playback is slowed or paused while the camera moves around a moving object such as a bullet.
Definitions include: time spend in front of the TV sitting on one's butt and relaxing.
Definitions include: a period of time during which optimum performance is critical for the successful outcome of a project, process, task, etc.
Definitions include: to serve a sentence in jail or prison.
Definitions include: to do something quickly.
Definitions include: acronym for "Estimated Time of Arrival."
Definitions include: the potential of facilitating one's meeting of other people.
Definitions include: physically near a time zone boundary, the later of the two times.
Definitions include: to be over half an hour late to all gatherings.
Definitions include: a decision that will be made close to the time of acting upon that decision.
Definitions include: to pay attention to a person.
Definitions include: excellent.
Definitions include: Everything's good.

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