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Definition of a minute
minute
noun
- a long period of time. Used as a humorous understatement. See also days.
I ran into my ex-wife's brother. I hadn't seen him in a minute.
- See more words with the same meaning: a period of time.
Last edited on Mar 26 2013. Submitted by Genae from MD, USA on Mar 06 2000.
- a period of time that is unknown, but approximately one minute.
Person 1: When do you think you'll be ready to leave?
Person 2: In just a minute.- See more words with the same meaning: a period of time.
Last edited on Aug 16 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 16 2015.
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