Definition of Just a minute

1. Noun. (literally) Only one minute; a passage of time 60 seconds in duration. ¹

2. Noun. (idiomatic) A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more. ¹

3. Interjection. (idiomatic) Stop; wait. Used to indicate that the speaker wishes the previous speaker or the proceedings to stop so that he or she can comment on what has been said or has happened so far. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Just A Minute

jus civile
jus cogens
jus gentium
jus sanguinis
jus soli
jusi
jussi
jussive
jussive mood
jussively
jussives
just
just-in-time
just-noticeable difference
just-so story
just a minute (current term)
just a sec
just a second
just about
just another pretty face
just as
just as well
just compensation
just compensations
just deserts
just desserts
just ducky
just in case
just in time
just kidding

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