CP Time
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of Colored People's Time.
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).
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.