Latency

Latency is a term used for the time it takes for a packet of data to be sent by an application, travel to and be recieved by another application. Higher latency means longer time taken, meaning more delay of the requested action.

-Wow, you have really high latency!

-So that's why my internet is so slow!

by Zelpher March 6, 2009

latency

Laency is when a system will run slower maybe because you have changed something on the system

I changed some settings on my system took a reboot and it started up slower because it was applying the new settings and this is what we call latency

by Tim Dobson January 3, 2008

Latency Whore

An individual who does everything possible to reduce other people's abilities to use the internet in order to increase their online gaming effectiveness.

Kyle: "Jared you're not allowed to watch Netflix right now, ya know why? Cause I'm playing League of Legends!"

Jared: "God Kyle, you're such a latency whore!"

by Drizzly Sunday February 18, 2011

Latency Tax

The invisible price humans pay for stubbornly refusing to use AI, automation, or any modern tool that could make their life easier, faster, or less soul-crushing.

Karen spent six hours formatting a Word doc while the intern just asked an AI to do it and went out for bubble tea.
Reply: “Karen’s not slow… she’s just making monthly payments on the latency tax.”

by CL4NK November 3, 2025

zero latency

Something that begins without delay.

Sandy: Tom and Jill sat down and started working on that project immediately after it was assigned!

Bill: Yep, they are the company's zero latency team!

by dinglebury August 6, 2010

Piss Latency

The time taken to begin urinating after one approaches the urinal. The time between your urine leaving your body and when you take stance with your penis exposed in known as your "Pee-Ping(ms)" (Less is better). Piss latency is typically higher when others are around (like in public restrooms) and especially after fornication.

My piss latency was higher than normal today, probably because I get nervous in public restrooms.

by Master Yolo McSwaglington May 1, 2014

low-latency energy

Any sugar-laden food or snack that gives an immediate energy buzz. Typically followed soon afterwards by dramatic low blood sugar depression.

After 23 hours of banging code, I decided to run down to Mr. Donut for some low-latency energy.

by Dig June 8, 2004