English Explanatory Dictionary

ohnosecond

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fraction of time between making a mistake and realizing it.

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊ(ˈ)nəʊˌsɛkənd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ohnosecond.wav

Word forms

ohnosecond ohnoseconds

Etymology

From oh no + second, in imitation of terms like nanosecond and attosecond.

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