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clock in
What does clock in mean?
Used humorously for starting any task or drama.
"The group chat clocked in early today."
Origin
From physically clocking in on a time clock, it became slang for starting work or showing up to do something.
Frequently asked questions
What does clock in mean in slang?
Clock in means to start working, and is also used jokingly for showing up to do anything.
What does clock out mean?
Clock out means to stop working or finish for the day.
What does clock in mean on TikTok?
On TikTok clock in humorously means showing up to a task, job, or drama.
Where did clock in come from?
It comes from physically clocking in on a workplace time clock.
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