timeserving

1 of 2

noun

time·​serv·​ing ˈtīm-ˌsər-viŋ How to pronounce timeserving (audio)
: the behavior or practice of a timeserver

timeserving

2 of 2

adjective

: marked by or revealing a lack of independence or integrity
a mean, timeserving little man, grovelling odiously before the wealthy peoplePeter Forster

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1608, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1571, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of timeserving was in 1571

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“Timeserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeserving. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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