by IPromiseToDoWhatIPromised May 28, 2025

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 7, 2024

A secret handshake phrase for ABDLs (Adult Babies & Diaper Lovers) that's catchy and easy to remember.
Coined in 2022.
Coined in 2022.
by Crinkly_Jane_Doe March 15, 2024

by Chuckswords May 31, 2018

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.
by captainstagneti December 28, 2010

by Sir Gideon September 12, 2023

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.
by Emotional Cruiser September 19, 2025
