Definitions by Henrix

Bowl of tens 

A way of describing the time, or telling someone how long something will take.

Friend - "How long will you be?"
You - "Bowl of tens"

Bowl of tens by Henrix September 6, 2008

Bowl of tens 

A way of describing the time, or telling someone how long something will take.

When it is nearing the hour:

Friend - "what time is it?"
You - "Bowl of tens"

OR

Friend - "How long will you be?"
You - "Bowl of tens"

Bowl of tens by Henrix September 5, 2008