time suck

American  

[tahym-suhk] / ˈtaɪmˌsʌk /

Or time-suck or timesuck

noun

Informal.

1. something that takes up too much of one's time.

   Social media is addictive and a huge time suck when I should be studying.

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Etymology

Origin of time suck

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

“You're such a fascinating person,” she gushes as she launches into their 61-minute time suck.

From Salon

"We're asking them to be exceptional in athletics, academics and this other new thing, without realising how much of a time suck it can be."

From BBC

Workers may find they are regularly invited to meetings that feel like a time suck.

From Washington Post

She gave up apps over a year ago because of the time suck they put on her life.

From Washington Post

It shouldn’t be a huge time suck… Online shopping exists!

From Slate