Indian time
English
Noun
Indian time (uncountable)
- (uncountable, sometimes derogatory, slang) A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Indians (Native Americans), and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
Alternative forms
- Indian Time
See also
- Thesaurus:tardy time