Definition of Just a second

1. Noun. (literally) Only one second; a passage of time one-sixtieth of a minute in duration. ¹

2. Noun. (idiomatic) A short period of time, typically anywhere from a few 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 Second

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
just a sec
just a second (current term)
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
just like that
just now

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