Temporary

Word TEMPORARY
Character 9
Hyphenation tem po ra ry
Pronunciations /ˈtɛmpəɹi/

Definitions and meanings of "Temporary"

What do we mean by temporary?

Lasting, used, serving, or enjoyed for a limited time. adjective

One that serves for a limited time. noun

Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent.

Contemporary; of the period.

Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent. adjective

See under Star. adjective

For a limited time, ephemeral, not constant; transient adjective

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee. noun

A worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis noun

Lacking continuity or regularity adjective

Not permanent; not lasting adjective

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

A word which, when used by either IT, Telecommunications, Management or Marketing staff tends to mean "a job done poorly due to lack of planning or skill, that will remain in place for all eternity" Urban Dictionary

A song by One Direction that Niall Horan wrote. It is very much an underrated bop. Urban Dictionary

Created by mental health activist John Junior, who preaches this quote everyday to reassure people that “The mood is temporary” Urban Dictionary

A method to get out of eating some weird meat that you do not wish to eat. Urban Dictionary

Helping someone out for a period of time. Also visible in the One Direction song with the same name, written by Niall Horan. As "No Control" it's one of the more mature/edgy songs the band has written and performed. The meaning of "Temporary Fix" shows in the lyrics. Urban Dictionary

A "friend" that is made for a small amount of time. A person to talk to in movies or at a event. As soon as it ends. You have no contact and are strangers once again. Urban Dictionary

When you just feel like shit after realizing your life situation. This temporary depression will last for various amount of time depending on your case. Symptoms can include suicidal thoughts, light-headedness and headaches. Ways to recover from temporary depression: 1. Look at your waifu or husbando 2. Remembering that depressed/ anti-social people need to stick together Urban Dictionary

A lie used to buy time until you can tell the truth. Urban Dictionary

Boyfriend in training, boyfriend, tool One man, out of assumably four or five others, who serves one or more needs for a girl, but holds no official boyfriend status. Mostly due to the fact that the cumulative needs fulfilled by the others comprise what the total package, official boyfriend would. A Temporary Boyfriend pursues this usually attractive girl in bliss of the presence of the others in her life. He will likely never reach official boyfriend status because the girl views him as a tool. A temporary boyfriend, aka TB, is usually referred to as and associated by a number. Urban Dictionary

A fleeting condition where one spews a torrent of profanities, twitches and jumps around in a manner similar to the real neurological affliction, Tourette Syndrome. Usually brought on by abrupt pain such as hammering one's one thumb or having one's toe stepped on by someone wearing stilettos. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Temporary

The word "temporary" in example sentences

V. i.145 (125,6) [nor a temporary medler] It is hard to know what is meant by a _temporary_ medler. ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

And "trumpery insanity" was a popular catchphrase in the late 1800s, when the expression "temporary insanity" was much in use. ❋ WARREN CLEMENTS (2011)

We are concerned that President Obama offers only short term temporary tax relief for small businesses but still suggests future higher marginal tax rates for successful small businesses, our job creators, says Caroline Harris, chief tax counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Zhou Xiaochuan said China will eventually move away from its current exchange-rate policies, which he described as a temporary response to the global financial crisis, but downplayed the idea that a move could come in the near future. ❋ Andrew Batson (2010)

Zhou Xiaochuan said China will eventually move away from its current exchange-rate policies, which he described as a temporary response to the global financial crisis. ❋ Andrew Batson (2010)

Zhou Xiaochuan said China will eventually move away from its current exchange-rate policies, which he described as a temporary response to the global financial crisis, but played down the idea that a move could come in the near future. ❋ Andrew Batson (2010)

Zhou Xiaochuan said China would eventually move away from its current exchange rate policies, which he described as a temporary response to the global financial crisis, but he gave no timetable. ❋ Terence Poon (2010)

We're talking about what they call temporary government programs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He spent $230 million to purchase, gut and renovate the 300-room, 60-suite hotel, and went ahead with the grand opening so not to appear to respond to what he calls a temporary downturn. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Don't [worry] [about that] - [it's only temporary]. ❋ SJS (2006)

Person 1: “Did you know that [Niall] wrote Temporary Fix for [1D]?” Person 2: “HAHA, yep, [Niall the church boy] who?” ❋ Myloveforonedirection (2021)

[Remember] [the mood is temporary], the way you are feeling [won’t] stay the same ❋ John Junior 1 (2021)

Larry was invited to the Von Cider house. When they announced that dinner would be [liver and onions], Larry (who loves [steaks] and chicken, etc.) said "that sounds great, but unfortunately I am a Vegan and can not eat that". Larry had successfully [implemented] the tactic of temporary veganism. ❋ Doctor Geo Zee (2020)

"You can [call me], when you're [lonely]. When you can't sleep, I'll be your Temporary Fix. You [control] me, even if it's just tonight." ❋ Finzi Kikilino (2021)

" You were [talking to] that girl a lot during [the movie], you get her number?" " No, she was just a [temporary friend]" ❋ CorruptDino (2018)

Dude: [You good]? Other Dude: Yea, but I was just in [temporary depression]. Dude: How did you get over it? Other Dude: I just looked at my [waifu]. Damn she's hot. Dude: Nice ❋ HWAHman (2019)

No, we're not having a [surprise party] for your birthday. (this is a temporary lie to buy time and throw the person off [the trail] of a [birthday party].) ❋ Jilina (2007)

Example One: [Norry]: Did you have fun with [TB]#1 last night? Diana: Actually, I went out with TB#3, I prefer partying with him because he's a [big baller]. TB#1 has been really needy lately and is pissed that I won't hook up with him. Norry: Sounds like it's time that you start taking applications to replace him. Diana: Word. Example Two: Diana: I was out with TB#2 last night when TB#1 and #5 showed up at the same bar! ❋ DirtyDi (2004)

Bob: ([jumping around] holding their toe): FUCKING-COCK-SHIT-MOTHERFUCKING-ASSLICKER-SONOVABITCH-UNCLE-FUCKER!!!! John: [What the hell's] up with Bob? Tom: Oh, he's got Temporary Tourettes. His girlfriend just stepped on his toe with those titanium-tipped armour piercing [stilettos] she just bought. He might need stitches. ❋ OdiesRant (2010)

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