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.