Garbage time

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe period at the end of a timed sporting event that has become a blowout when the outcome of the game has already been decided, and the coaches of one or both teams will often decide to replace their best players with substitutes.

Synonyms

junk time crunch time added time additional time time added on stoppage time extra time injury time dying seconds full time second half garbage

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