Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

just a minute

/ˈdʒʌst ə ˌmɪnɪt/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.96 in modern English

Syllables: just a minute
IPA: /ˈdʒʌst ə ˌmɪnɪt/

20

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.

Uncountable

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just, a, minute.

Uncountable

intj

Stop; wait; hold on. Used to interrupt speech or proceedings so that one can make a comment or query.

Example Sentences

"The hero of the turf accepted this bet, and on the day appointed, just a minute before starting, qualified his stallion to run for the purse."
"Miss Girzie at these words started up, and said, "Sir, sir, just a minute." "I can hear no more," cried I; "it is plain you intend to make a bargain with my friend..."

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

go on please continue

Questions

How do you pronounce just a minute?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌst ə ˌmɪnɪt/.
What does just a minute mean?: A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.

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