# crunch time

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A critical period of time during which it is necessary to work hard and fast.
2. The last few minutes of play in the fourth quarter.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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