"Buck Rogers time" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: A reference to the science-fiction character Buck Rogers, who undergoes suspended animation and awakens centuries later. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Buck Rogers time (uncountable)
  1. (US, prison slang) A prison sentence whose parole date is scheduled extremely far in the future. Tags: US, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Buck_Rogers_time-en-noun-F1jxVmk9 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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