Chronoppressed

or "chronoppression" Being squeezed for time, due to a heavy burden of
commitments, or obligations, etc. The parents who work two jobs, then engage
their children in after-school activities, plus taking care of their home and
lifestyle are hard-pressed to find time (i.e., "chronoppresed") to relax and enjoy
themselves.
Origin: Chronos=time and oppressed/oppression
11/2/2007

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