Definition of time sink

time sink

noun

a project that is capable of consuming a practically unlimited amount of time.
You need to manage your career better. You've been on that project - what - five years? And it's a total time sink.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: to waste time.
Last edited on Dec 12 2012. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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clink sink drink	Definitions include: While imbibing an alcoholic shot, the act of clinking your glass with a partner, sinking the glass to the table, then raising and drinking the shot.
everything but the kitchen sink	Definitions include: everything.
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do time	Definitions include: to serve a sentence in jail or prison.
double-time it	Definitions include: to do something quickly.
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fast time	Definitions include: physically near a time zone boundary, the later of the two times.
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GOAT	Definitions include: excellent.
good times	Definitions include: Everything's good.
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