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after-timing effect

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!"
by prakrat December 7, 2024
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'pic gamer time

when you are about to secure the epic fortnite victory royale
Get ready for some 'pic gamer times
by 456745745745745674576457 November 20, 2019
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Gine Time

Term used by men to announce they are going to mess around with a woman. Most commonly used to announce the act of plowing/nailing/boning.
Friend: Dude, come on, we're going to pick up some pizza.
Man: Can't man, Stella called. It's Gine Time.

*Guy down the street looks like he's trying his luck on a lady.
*You walk past and say, "Gine Time, dude."
by ColourAndAnalyse November 5, 2009
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Facebook Time-Traveler

(Noun, Verb, Adj)-A Facebook Time Traveler is a phrase used to describe an married or single individual who will take the liberty to stalk former classmates' walls in an effort to eventually pursue them. An influx of Facebook messages or a request for one's cell number is typically a standard operating procedure.
So, Jimmy is acting like a Facebook Time-Traveler ! I mean, what's up with the Love bombing??? He messaged me like 5 times asking me if I remembered our Biology class after study hall?? He also said that "I was the one that got away"? Wtf does this mean after all these years? It's kinda creepy. Ewe, he's married too! Oh boy, I may have to block him.
by Cappy C February 6, 2023
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Time-Pumping

The act of driving to solely purchase gasoline in an effort to waste time efficiently.
Friend 1: "Where's John? We were supposed to go the game."

Friend 2: "Oh, he's time-pumping again.."

Friend 1: "What the hell is the point of driving to just get gas?"

Friend 2: "No idea."
by Codester91 July 29, 2011
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chip time!!!

when dave gets a bag of yummy yummy chip and eats chip. dave likes to share chips with his pals: gavin, honey bee, bee, kins, possum, gordon, joe, maddie, and more! he even shares with doctor sunshine!
dave said it was chip time!!!
doctor sunshine asked if it was chip time!!!
by davesayschip April 21, 2020
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Blanket Time

The act of laying on top of someone so as to act as blanket of warmth. Usually leads to sex.
BLanket Time !

I performed blanket time on her.
by Cookies 4 cuddlez lol April 13, 2016
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