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- noun Alternative spelling of
time-waster .
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Examples
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The feller who pointed out that the computer is a timewaster too also has a point, but at least it encourages me to write things, however inflammatory they may be ...
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The feller who pointed out that the computer is a timewaster too also has a point, but at least it encourages me to write things, however inflammatory they may be ...
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It's a simple timewaster, yes - but it has the added benefit of reminding me of some old favourite movies that I haven't watched in years, and years.
FlickChart Makes Movie Ranking Fun | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Facebook is an evil timewaster, but the games are fun.
I am Utterly Exhausted amberfocus 2009
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The Senate will vote on eliminating secret holds, ending the timewaster of having the clerk read legislation out on the Senate floor, and cutting the number of nominees who require Senate confirmation by a third which would free about 400 positions from the process.
Reid and McConnell agree: There will be no reform of the filibuster Ezra Klein 2011
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Who think Facebook is a timewaster and Twitter is idiotic.
IOLUG speaker’s notes on online identity « Attempting Elegance 2010
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Monday, June 09, 2008 timewaster • Ever wonder what to do a dollar since it doesn't BUY very much these days?
Archive 2008-06-01 2008
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Monday, June 09, 2008 timewaster • Ever wonder what to do a dollar since it doesn't BUY very much these days?
Bibliophile Bullpen 2008
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Folks like timewaster (well named) look upon a seminal moment of our lifetimes and wants to use it to spank Obama for not living up tohis expectations.
Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [107] -- What A Week 2010
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I guess that see it as more of a timewaster in that now you have something that can store innumerous games and apps and allow you do something other than solitaire or snake while you wait for your friend to show up and a tighter leash, i.e. you can do more things with it, kind of like a computer, but it takes a little longer.
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