Time Suck

Pronunciation: /taɪm sʌk/

Definitions of time suck

noun a thing or activity that consumes a lot of time and is perceived as unproductive or wasteful

Example Sentences

A1 Watching TV can be a time suck.

A2 Social media can be a real time suck if you're not careful.

B1 Spending too much time on video games is a common time suck for many teenagers.

B2 Procrastination can be a major time suck if you don't manage your time effectively.

C1 Getting caught up in office gossip can be a significant time suck in the workplace.

C2 Allowing perfectionism to take over can become a time suck that hinders productivity.

Examples of time suck in a Sentence

formal The new software program turned out to be a real time suck for the employees.

informal Watching reality TV shows can be a major time suck.

slang Scrolling through social media is such a time suck.

figurative Negativity can be a real time suck, draining your energy and motivation.

Grammatical Forms of time suck

• past tense: time sucked
• plural: time sucks
• comparative: more time suck
• superlative: most time suck
• present tense: time sucks
• future tense: will time suck
• perfect tense: has time sucked
• continuous tense: is time sucking
• singular: time suck
• positive degree: very time suck
• infinitive: to time suck
• gerund: time sucking
• participle: time sucked

Origin and Evolution of time suck

First Known Use: 1990 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'time suck' is believed to have originated in the late 20th century in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that consumes a lot of time and energy, 'time suck' has evolved to also refer to activities or tasks that are unproductive or not worthwhile.