Min

/mɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of an hour.

We will meet in ten min at the coffee shop.

The minimum amount or degree.

The min temperature for the event is set at 50 degrees.

verb

To minimize something.

Please min the window before starting the presentation.

Abbreviation of 'minute', from Latin 'minuta', meaning 'small' or 'lesser'.

in a min

Very soon or shortly.

wait a min

Please wait for a brief moment.

give me a min

Request for a short period of time.

minute

A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

moment

A very brief period of time.

A short period of time, often used informally.

Hold on a min, I’ll grab my coat.

Used to convey that something will happen shortly.

I’ll call you back in a min.