chronoptimist

A person who always under estimates the time necessary to do something or get somewhere.

"Hey, Cindy. you know my parents are expecting us in 20 minutes."
"No problem. I just have to wash the dishes, take a shower, do my hair, walk the dog and then I'm all good to go. See you in 15."
"You are such a chronoptimist! I'll see you in 45."

by annastella June 11, 2006

Chronoptimist

Someone who always underestimates the time necessary to complete a task or project. Term introduced on the Handyman for the Common Man web-only TV show.

“Linda only scheduled three hours to shoot our first corporate video. What a frickin’ chronoptimist.”

by The Handy Writer May 10, 2009

chronoptimistic

Optimistic about time, such as an arrival time or having enough time, etc.

Once the rush hour traffic cleared, Suzy and Sally became chronoptimistic about the chances of catching their flight to Tahiti.

by Gee Toe June 9, 2005

Chronoptomist

A person who always under estimates the time necessary to get some weed (chronic).

"Hey, Cindy. You know we're going to see Coraline 3D in like 20 minutes."

"No problem. I just have to pick up from my loafty dealer. In Missisauga. On 420. In a snowstorm. See you in 15."

"You are such a Chronoptomist! I'll see you in 45."

by frickafrack. June 13, 2009

Chronoptomist

Someone who optimistically misjudges how much time any given task will take, often to their detriment.

I had 30 minutes to get ready and get to work, but it took me 45 minutes to get there. I’m too much of a chronoptomist and never give myself enough time for tasks!

by justine-n-jess October 4, 2022