adj
Meaning 1
Lasting a short time; of short duration.
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Standard Lemma guide
short-time
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adj
Meaning 2
Occurring with a short time of a specific event.
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adj
Meaning 3
Pertaining to work that has been short-timed.
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adj
Meaning 4
Of a sex worker, engaging customers for a brief sexual encounter rather than an extended period such as the whole night.
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verb
Meaning 5
To reduce the amount of workhours in a given time period.
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Usage: transitive
Qualifier: human resources
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verb
Meaning 6
To hire or be hired as a sex worker for the time period that ends when ejaculation is reached.
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Usage: Vietnam
Topics: lifestyle, prostitution, sexuality
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verb
Meaning 7
To cut short the duration of something.
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Usage: transitive
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History
Etymology
From short time.