clock-watcher



clock-watcher

someone -- a worker or a student -- who is always looking at the clock, anticipating when something will be over. There are four clock-watchers in our office. People who don't like their jobs can turn into clockwatchers.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Africa (2)-Irish, Scottish
Oresteso-RES-teez (English)Greek Mythology
Yoshiyo-sheeJapanese
Jacquetta[dʒə'ketə]
Wilbert['wilbət]
AngÉLiqueawn-zhe-LEEKFrench