"time porn" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} time porn (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Media, especially television shows, which depicts people enjoying unrealistic amounts of free time. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Time

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