Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clock-watcher
Noun
/ˈklɒk.wɒtʃ.ər/
Definition
A person who frequently checks the time, usually because they are anxious to finish work or a task.
Examples
- John has become such a clock-watcher that he hardly gets any work done before quitting time.
- In meetings, she could always tell who the clock-watchers were by how often they glanced at their watches.
Meaning
The term ‘clock-watcher’ implies someone whose attention is focused more on the time passing rather than on the tasks at hand, often indicating a lack of engagement or enthusiasm for their work.
Synonyms
- Time-watcher
- Work-shirker
- Procrastinator
