"island time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} island time (uncountable)
  1. (uncountable, sometimes derogatory, slang) A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to islanders (e.g. Hawaiians or Fijians), 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
    Sense id: en-island_time-en-noun-bn2SfKrZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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