Buck Rogers time

English

Etymology

A reference to the science-fiction character Buck Rogers, who undergoes suspended animation and awakens centuries later.

Noun

Buck Rogers time (uncountable)

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