Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clock-watcher

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.01 in modern English

Syllables
clock--watch-er
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who is eager for time to pass (e.g., at work or school), especially when faced with an undesirable task.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

clock-watchers (plural) clock watcher (alternative)

Phrases

clock-watch clock-watching

Frequently Paired Words

clock-watch clock-watching

Questions

What does clock-watcher mean?
A person who is eager for time to pass (e.g., at work or school), especially when faced with an undesirable task.

How to pronounce clock-watcher

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