The surprise that results from checking the time and getting an unexpected and often unwelcome result. Clock-shock can be positive or negative, depending on whether more or less time has passed than expected.
Alyssa had a bad case of clock-shock when she saw that it was already 5am!
Jimi was brutally clock-shocked when he realized he still had 4 hours before his shift ended.
Jimi was brutally clock-shocked when he realized he still had 4 hours before his shift ended.
by The Search Is Bound to Fail February 21, 2006