English Explanatory Dictionary

just a minute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just, a, minute.
intj
  1. Stop; wait; hold on. Used to interrupt speech or proceedings so that one can make a comment or query.

Pronunciation

En-au-just a minute.ogg /ˈdʒʌst ə ˌmɪnɪt/ [ˈdʒɯst ə ˌmɪnɪt]

Word forms

just a minute

Synonyms

just a second hold it right there hold on a minute wait a minute

Antonyms

go on please continue
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