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
GottholdGAWT-hawltGerman
Amore-Italian
TruemanTROO-mənEnglish (Rare)
Catrine-Swedish
Addams['ædəmz]
Rayleneray-LEENEnglish (Rare)