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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
mugGet the after-timing effectmug.
A secret handshake phrase for ABDLs (Adult Babies & Diaper Lovers) that's catchy and easy to remember.

Coined in 2022.
"Hey, nice sticker!"
"Thanks"
"After Breakfast Drink Lemonade?"
"Omg yes!!!"
by Crinkly_Jane_Doe March 15, 2024
mugGet the After Breakfast Drink Lemonademug.

After gone

After completion of drinking a bitter or sour ale.
That beer had a bad after gone.
by Chuckswords May 31, 2018
mugGet the After gonemug.

Morning After Shot

A drink for the ladies, to be taken after unprotected sex. consists of equal parts grain alcohol, bacardi 151, and a crushed morning after pill. To be drank at the top of a flight of stairs. Push her down after she downs it.
I had unprotected sex last night, but I made her a morning after shot, so I'm in the clear.
by captainstagneti December 28, 2010
mugGet the Morning After Shotmug.

0.0001 seconds after

A playful terminology used by internet memes to convey the idea of "as soon as." It emphasizes the immediacy of an action, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner.
I'll get started on that project 0.0001 seconds after you send me the details!
by Emotional Cruiser September 19, 2025
mugGet the 0.0001 seconds aftermug.

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