"time-wasting" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} time-wasting (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of timewasting Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: timewasting
    Sense id: en-time-wasting-en-noun-iSXAK0ST Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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