"timepass" meaning in English

See timepass in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: time + pass Etymology templates: {{com|en|time|pass}} time + pass Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} timepass (uncountable)
  1. (India) Aimless or unproductive activity; killing time. Tags: India, uncountable
    Sense id: en-timepass-en-noun-IoLP5jCe Categories (other): Indian English
  2. (India) An activity which is boring or not worthwhile; a waste of time. Tags: India, uncountable
    Sense id: en-timepass-en-noun-Wl8wCam6 Categories (other): Indian English
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: pastime

Download JSON data for timepass meaning in English (1.5kB)

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