waiting mode
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Meaning · English
A neurodivergent phenonemon where someone feels unable to complete tasks while waiting for an important event or deadline.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hiện tượng thần kinh không thể hoàn thành nhiệm vụ trong khi chờ một sự kiện hoặc thời hạn quan trọng
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “waiting mode” mean?
A neurodivergent phenonemon where someone feels unable to complete tasks while waiting for an important event or deadline.
Is “waiting mode” formal or informal?
waiting mode is generally slang.