Meanings
nounElon time (uncountable)
- informaluncountableAn estimated time of arrival (for a product release, rocket launch, etc.) that is exceedingly optimistic.
Origin
From Elon Musk's overly optimistic projections of launch and completion dates.
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APA
Elon time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Elon%20time
MLA
“Elon time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Elon%20time. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Elon time,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Elon%20time.
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