this may take a while

Used when a task may take a long time to complete. Usually said when you have to keep clicking the Thumbs Down button on Urban Dictionary to put a stupid definition in its rightful place: the bottom of the page.

*after seeing the definition of OMG on the top of the page* This may take a while...

by spel itt rite June 11, 2006

In a while crocodile

The correct way to respond to "see you later alligator". Saying "after a while crocodile" is lame and incorrect and anyone who says it is shiesty

Doug: "I've gotta go take a shit. See you later alligator"

Kelsey: "In a while crocodile"

by suckitdoug September 22, 2011

In a while, Crocodile

A informal way to say you're leaving. Usually said after, "See you later, Alligator" but before, "Not to soon, Baboon."

Charlie: "Welp, I gotta go. My mom said be home by five thirty and it's already past that. See you later, Alligator."

Anthony: "In a while, Crocodile."

Charlie: "Not too soon, Baboon."

by Carrera's Wedge April 6, 2007

once in a while

A measure of time no less than 30 calendar days. Occasional

I believe Wade every once in a while

by Calm Dae September 2, 2013

Haven't spun for a while

When you get that initial hit of sweet Mary Jane, and you've hit too much, too fast. Then you reminisce on the last time you spun.

Oh, cool. The wall is on the floor. Haven't spun for a while.

by Ceds June 3, 2017

Go Away For A While

A term used when someone knows they are going to prison for a long time.

This is Bobby's third arrest for drug dealing. I think he's going to go away for a while.

by TommyNoleBuc August 22, 2017

Twice in a while

Used when you do something more than once in a while but not all the time.

Tom "So I here you started go to the gym "

Bob "Twice a week. I go once in a while to keep in shape"

Tom "More like twice in a while!"

Bob "OH SNAP!"

by konieboy May 20, 2010