A measurement of the delay or discrepancy between a scheduled time and the actual time something occurs. It represents the whimsical span of moments that pass when you find yourself caught in a delightful daydream, losing track of time.

Meterlate: /ˈmi tərleɪt/
・"Mee" (rhyming with "be")
・"ter" (rhyming with "her")
・"late" (rhyming with "eight")
"I had a meterlate of ten minutes before the train arrived, during which I indulged in a reverie where I envisioned myself exploring the enchanted forest that unfolded just beyond the railway."
by unethicalNerd August 15, 2023
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