Torschlusspanik

English

/ˈtɔː.ʃlʊsˌpæn.ɪk/, /ˈtɔɹ.ʃlʊsˌpæn.ɪk/

noun
Definitions
  • The fear that time is run running out to act, often regarding a life goal or opportunity.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Torschlusspanik (gate-shut panic).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Torschlusspanik

Gloss

gate-shut panic

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