A classic phrase used to introduce a story, often evoking nostalgia or a sense of wonder. It signifies the beginning of a tale that is either fantastical or deeply personal, suggesting that what follows is a narrative from a time long ago, filled with magic, adventure, or significant events.
It is widely claimed that once upon a time, a 17-year-old high school girl passed away on Tuesday, April 2nd 1991 whilst still wearing school uniform, having insisted on fasting during Ramadan despite suffering from typhus at the time. That day, a poignant blend of dedication and tragedy—a "perfect" day for someone who left this world far too soon without leaving any digital footprint as the Internet and social media platforms didn’t exist yet at the time. Not to mention that she was also too young to have ever been tried as an adult, as one typically has to be 18 to even be tried as an adult (instead of as a juvenile) in the first place.
by Emotional Cruiser October 19, 2025
Get the once upon a timemug. The effect where time runs uncomfortably fast whilst sitting in front of computer surfing the Internet, in stark contrast to the slower passage of time experienced during a walk
I swear, every time I sit down to binge-watch videos, I experience time distortion—what felt like 30 minutes turned into three hours!
by Emotional Cruiser September 22, 2025
Get the time distortionmug. Cutesy way of saying time to get up. Usually used by a significant other in the morn time of the day, when one begins to stir from a deep slumber.
Also used in place of "Wakey wakey"
Also used in place of "Wakey wakey"
10:32 AM Boyfriend (in bed) ::groans:: as he begins to awaken from his slumber
10:33 AM Girlfriend (also in bed) greets boyfriend "Uppity Time!"
10:33 AM Girlfriend (also in bed) greets boyfriend "Uppity Time!"
by EB925 February 2, 2015
Get the Uppity Timemug. When you are invited for a hot threesome, but you and one of the other three participants do not know each other. If your's is a real tight ass, you need to see the third person before you show up to drink the kambucha. Maling it Just fun time. If your cool, you just make sure the third partner is the sex and/or sexual orientation you desire, and get a rain check for your similar invitation.
Jack agreed to show up to Jenna's place for double-blind fun time, but only after he made sure he was the only guy hitting the bees. Ya know, a male H'oney Bee.
by LivingWordsmith69 March 12, 2018
Get the Double-Blind Fun Timemug. Appropriate for its time.
Some reruns of television programmes with old-fashioned humour may come with a warning that it’s “of its time” as to not upset the current viewing audience.
by AwesomeGuy898 March 23, 2025
Get the of its timemug. by NoxRox01 May 11, 2022
Get the Meme timemug. The only time that ever supersedes standard time African time, and is consistently longer. But always considered to be forgiven due to the person.
Lastly, can be sped up, when bought an alcoholic beverage!
Lastly, can be sped up, when bought an alcoholic beverage!
1:They are late again.
2:Again? They’re on African time?
1:No, no, African Ron time.
2:That’s okay, I’ll call them, they’ll be here in five if I get them a beer!
2:Again? They’re on African time?
1:No, no, African Ron time.
2:That’s okay, I’ll call them, they’ll be here in five if I get them a beer!
by RonSharkey March 26, 2022
Get the African Ron Timemug.