tempus fugit
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Synonym of time flies.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
TEMPUS FUGIT!! And Christmas has Come Again, and with all its Joys and Pleasures, not the least of which IS THE ONE OF GIVING!!
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment; often, synonym of life is short.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Lo lắng thời gian hạn chế bị tiêu thụ bởi điều không quan trọng
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tempus fugit” mean?
Synonym of time flies.
Is “tempus fugit” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.