The psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences frustration or regret upon discovering a beneficial change or opportunity that occurs immediately after they leave or finish an experience. It often involves feelings of envy, loss, or unfairness, as the timing of the improvement would have directly benefited the individual had it occurred earlier. This effect can lead to counterfactual thinking and a sense of "what could have been."
"The university just announced new funding for research projects, but I’m graduating next month. I guess I'm experiencing the after-timing effect."
"I spent years working at that company, and just after I left, they introduced flexible work-from-home options. It’s the After-Timing Effect at play!"
"After years of hard work, I finally graduate, and now they’re offering a campus-wide discount for DoorDash—classic After-Timing Effect!"
"I spent years working at that company, and just after I left, they introduced flexible work-from-home options. It’s the After-Timing Effect at play!"
"After years of hard work, I finally graduate, and now they’re offering a campus-wide discount for DoorDash—classic After-Timing Effect!"
by prakrat December 07, 2024
The relative coolness of a person or object is defined by a value inversely proportional to the square of the distance of said object or person from John Stamos.
by Armacham85 October 30, 2010
by Texxxxt'n April 10, 2007
by JManDontTakeNoShit November 18, 2024
When a young person, usually a Gen Z, lives with one or multiple Baby Boomers. You start to feel old, ache more, tired often, and you start to like old shows. There are many more effects that have yet to be written down. Some examples of these shows are Law and Order, Dr Phil, old westerns, or the game shows like The Price is Right.
Bill: Hey, John's been complaining about a back ache lately. Hes only 12! He doesn't know real aches until he gets my age! Hes also watching old western movies.
Lily: Oh no, it's The Boomer Effect! It's taking over!
Lily: Oh no, it's The Boomer Effect! It's taking over!
by YukiTheDemon January 27, 2020
by Physics Geek July 25, 2009
The result of the interaction between a man and a woman that results in the man leaving with a deep sense of fear, dread and trepidation, as well as a temporarily stronger attraction towards the same sex.
by fluid retention May 01, 2025