White People's time
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A system of time ascribed to white people, to account for their supposed tendency to put a high value on being on time and rigorous about scheduling, usually when contrasted with Colored People's Time or a similar term.
Hệ thống thời gian được cho là của người da trắng, coi trọng việc đúng giờ và sắp xếp nghiêm ngặt
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Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “White People's time” mean?
A system of time ascribed to white people, to account for their supposed tendency to put a high value on being on time and rigorous about scheduling, usually when contrasted with Colored People's Time or a similar term.
Is “White People's time” formal or informal?
White People's time is generally derogatory, slang.