clock watcher
noun
an employee who demonstrates lack of interest in a job by watching the time closely to be sure to stop work as soon as the workday or shift is over.
clock watching
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a word derived from
clock watcher.
Example Sentences
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"I couldn't get out, which then further impacted my mental health because I was just stuck at home the whole day, clock watching," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
"We are effectively trapped and clock watching and there are many, many lifelong fans stuck in the same situation and it is heart breaking," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2016
There are no demands, no question is off limits, and there is no clock watching.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2012
Soviet and Afghan troops man the redoubts around the clock, watching for guerrilla movement in the valleys beyond.
From Time Magazine Archive
Pelor stared at the clock, watching it count down the seconds until the Test was over.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
