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Meaning of CP Time | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Synonym of Colored People's Time.
    US, dated, derogatory, slang, uncountable
  2. Alternative letter-case form of CP Time.
    alt-of, uncountable

Examples

“Mrs. Clinton: Thanks for the endorsement, Bill. Took you long enough. De Blasio: Sorry, Hillary. I was running on CP time... Mrs. Clinton: Cautious politician time. I’ve been there. ...if your keyboard is still dry, CNN has the explanation: “ ‘CP Time’—also known as ‘colored people’s time’—is a stereotype about African-Americans running late.””
““Talking about CP time is as natural to Black folk as worshipping Angela Bassett.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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