"short time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} short time
  1. A period of reduced work hours. Translations (reduced work hours): lyhennetty työaika (Finnish), gearr-am [masculine] (Irish)
    Sense id: en-short_time-en-noun-XIA10TMR Disambiguation of 'reduced work hours': 82 18
  2. (prostitution, Southeast Asia) A meeting with a sex worker that usually ends when ejaculation is reached. Categories (topical): Prostitution Derived forms: short-time, short-timer Related terms: long time [sex, sexuality, lifestyle]
    Sense id: en-short_time-en-noun-24-Az5Cf Disambiguation of Prostitution: 6 94 Categories (other): Southeast Asian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 75 Topics: lifestyle, prostitution, sexuality

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