Carolina minute

Opposite of 'a New York minute,' a Carolina minute means 3 days. Check out the NC DMV Department when you're in town state!

I'll e-mail you that picture in a Carolina minute...

by LoV May 27, 2009

30 minutes

The average practice time a band kid practices for.

"Mr. Bob?"

" Yes? "

"How long should I practice for?"

" 30 minutes. "

by Avi200 October 14, 2019

COVID minute

The self isolation period of 14 days or more that is recommended by the CDC when COVID-19 has been contacted.

I haven't seen that guy in a COVID minute.

by JojoMel August 5, 2020

wait a minute

wait a minute means when you just realize something or someone

oh hi( turns back around) wait a minute who are (giggles) you

by kavon boooi November 19, 2020

Minute of Simeon

The one minute extra that you are always entitled to stay under the shower, no matter what. Named after its inventor, Simeon.

Wife: almost ready showering? I'm late for work.
Me: I'm finished in 10 sec, you can undress
10 seconds later...
Wife: okay, let me in, my turn
Me: no, I am not finished yet
Wife: but you said you were done
Me: Yes I am done... so now I am havig my minute of Simeon
Response suggestion
Wife: Ahh okay, almost forgot, one is always entitled to that minute, I will wait patiently.

by Not Simeon March 3, 2023

Microsoft Minute

A seemingly random period of time required for a (Microsoft) computer system to recognize changes made and begin working properly. This phrase is most commonly associated with Active Directory (Windows Server) applications.

"I just changed your password on the server, so in 15 Microsoft minutes you should be able to log on. If it still doesn't work after 15 minutes wait another hour and it should work then."

by Carl Boyd October 8, 2004

Fifteen Minutes

the 15 minutes of personal fame that Andy Warhol said everyone gets once in a lifetime

She got her 15 minutes when she appeared on that tv quiz show.

by R.C. December 11, 2003