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CP Time

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of Colored People's Time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thuật ngữ thay thế cho Colored People's Time

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⚠ Register: dated, derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Mrs. Clinton: Thanks for the endorsement, Bill. Took you long enough. De Blasio: Sorry, Hillary. I was running on CP time... Mrs. Clinton: Cautious politician time. I’ve been there. ...if your keyboard is still dry, CNN has the explanation: “ ‘CP Time’—also known as ‘colored people’s time’—is a ster

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Time Dated

Common questions

What does “CP Time” mean?

Synonym of Colored People's Time.

Is “CP Time” formal or informal?

CP Time is generally dated, derogatory, slang.

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