"Filipino time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Filipino time (uncountable)
  1. (Philippines, sometimes derogatory, slang) A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Filipinos, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy. Tags: Philippines, derogatory, slang, sometimes, uncountable Categories (topical): Time Categories (place): Philippines Synonyms: Pinoy time Related terms: tardy time
    Sense id: en-Filipino_time-en-noun-E6dJAV6u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Philippine English

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