bottom of the hour

Meaning

Noun

  • The time at (or very close to) half the next hour of time.

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Opposite words

Origin

  • Refers to the time when the position of the long hand is pointing toward the number 6, or exactly halfway between the preceding hour and the upcoming one.

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