Definition of 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.
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| Definitions include: a person who practices the virtues of Catholicism for the duration of the mass (roughly 45 minutes) but not for the remainder of the week. | |
| Definitions include: v. something one does for a short period of time. | |
| Definitions include: a long time. | |
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| Definitions include: minute, moment, soon. | |
| Definitions include: Naw min in other words is no. | |
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