# just a minute

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdʒʌst ə ˌmɪnɪt/

## Definitions
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.

## Source
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