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the instrument that shows the speed or mileage of the vehicle
BritishWhat is a "clock"?
A clock is the instrument in a vehicle that shows the speed or mileage. It is commonly called the speedometer when showing speed and the odometer when displaying the mileage. These instruments are part of the vehicle’s dashboard, helping the driver keep track of how fast they are going or how many miles the vehicle has traveled.
to measure the passage of time
to recognize or notice that someone is transgender
What does "to clock" mean in transgender slang?
The phrase "to clock" means to notice or recognize that someone is transgender, especially when they are trying to pass as cisgender. The structure is informal slang where "clock" functions as a verb meaning to detect or identify something hidden. It is commonly used in LGBTQ+ and online communities to describe recognition of trans status based on appearance, behavior, or other cues.
to measure or record the speed of something
to notice, register, or recognize something
What does "to clock" mean in slang?
The structure is a simple verb borrowed from the action of a clock recording time, repurposed to mean mentally recording or noting something. It is used to describe noticing, registering, or recognizing something or someone, often subtly or quickly. People typically say "I clocked him across the room" or "She clocked the mistake right away" when they noticed something others missed.
