chronoptimist

1. (chronoptimist) (6444↑, 1583↓)

A person who always under estimates the time necessary to do something or get somewhere.

"Hey, Cindy. you know my parents are expecting us in 20 minutes." "No problem. I just have to wash the dishes, take a shower, do my hair, walk the dog and then I'm all good to go. See you in 15." "You are such a chronoptimist\! I'll see you in 45."

Author: annastella http://chronoptimist.urbanup.com/1797386

2. (Chronoptimist) (96↑, 29↓)

Someone who always underestimates the time necessary to complete a task or project. Term introduced on the Handyman for the Common Man web-only TV show.

“Linda only scheduled three hours to shoot our first corporate video. What a frickin’ chronoptimist.”

Author: The Handy Writer http://chronoptimist.urbanup.com/3954275

Related: optimist

Last updated: 2012.02.29