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Buck Rogers time

(US, prison slang) A prison sentence whose parole date is scheduled extremely far in the future.

ˈbʌk ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚz ˈtaɪm53 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, prison slang) A prison sentence whose parole date is scheduled extremely far in the future.

Origin: A reference to the science-fiction character Buck Rogers, who undergoes suspended animation and awakens centuries later. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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