"Samoan time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Samoan time (uncountable)
  1. (sometimes derogatory, slang) A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Samoans, 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: derogatory, slang, sometimes, uncountable Related terms: tardy time
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