Phrase guide

just a second

intj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈdʒʌst ə ˌsɛkənd/
  • emphatic: [ˈdʒɯst ə ˌsɛkənd]

1

intj

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Only one second; a passage of time one-sixtieth of a minute in duration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 且慢 (qiěmàn) — Stop; wait
  • Polish: chwilę — Stop; wait
  • Polish: chwilkę — Stop; wait
  • Polish: chwileczkę — Stop; wait
  • Polish: moment — Stop; wait
  • Polish: momencik — Stop; wait
  • Romanian: un moment — Stop; wait
  • Romanian: o clipă — Stop; wait
  • Russian: секу́ндочку (sekúndočku) — Stop; wait
  • Thai: ช้าก่อน (cháa-gɔ̀ɔn) — Stop; wait