A reference to time where the culculated period bears no connection to the reality of that time span. Used to understate the significance of accurate measurement.
Origin: Microsoft Windows' inability to convey an accurate file download, or transfer, time.
Origin: Microsoft Windows' inability to convey an accurate file download, or transfer, time.
by LankAsif February 13, 2010

"Man, It's been a quick minute since I seen you."
"Yeah, the last time I saw you was at that party a couple months ago."
"Yeah, the last time I saw you was at that party a couple months ago."
by AllyBaby09 October 19, 2009

by Rjahn June 14, 2010

Many people think a good minute is as good as a minute, but in fact it is much better. If I tell you that I ain't had no Church's in a good minute, you better believe it's been a couple of months AT LEAST
Bizzlitz Masta: man I ain't had no Church's in a good minute.
Desmond: yea I know man. We ain't got no Church's since the first National Treasure flick hit the newsgroups.
Desmond: yea I know man. We ain't got no Church's since the first National Treasure flick hit the newsgroups.
by Bizzlitz Masta January 17, 2008

by jes&bran September 26, 2008

Similar in nature to a Mexican Minute, it indicates a lack of urgency or a tendency to show up at ones own leisure, with little regard for others time.
Nick arranged a game of FIFA to start at 9:35pm, however didn't show up untl 9:50. The length of time that passed before he showed up is a McIlwain Minute.
by Scottiro May 5, 2010

by simpgod July 5, 2017
