one time

The police. So called because you look one time at them, as doing a double-take might attract attention.

See Sir Mix-a-Lot's song "One Time's Got No Case".

by Anonymous December 31, 2002

one time

The cops. It's correct that it means looking more than once can draw attention. But the actual phrase comes from someone saying "one time" to let the other passengers or friends know that they have now seen the cops and are claiming the first look, and no one else should now turn around because two or more people looking increase your odds of being stopped by more than 50%.

"One time, man. Don't turn around!"

by PhatLladi October 3, 2006

The one time

The police

“Run nigga it’s the one time”

by Bootyeater300 October 2, 2019

one-time

Amongst other terms, the polite thing to yell when you see a cop cruising around, especially slowly.

"One-time! One-time!" (Then walk briskly in the opposite direction.)

by Trendon January 25, 2006

for the one time

To do something for one quick second but you sayin one time, that doesn't really mean one time. A Lowkey activity or scheme should be mentioned to all involved parties as doing it for the "one time". But it's just something either Lowkey as hell or an activity you do once a week. A daily activity is NOT for the one time.

"Yo fam, you tryna hit benihanas for the one time?"

"Yo fam, you tryna give me a ride to the crib for the one time?"
"Aye FAM lemme hit the joint for the one time"

by YunqFam March 31, 2015

one time at band camp

One of the funniest movie lines ever; people use it for everything now. Originally from the sex-crazed movie "American Pie," one of the best movies ever!

There was this one time at band camp, I had to kis a girl who played the trombone, so you can just imagine that...

by Saturn's Problem Child May 13, 2008

Jimmy One Time

A random bro who comes into a conversation/party univited and gets the look of disgust. In other words, THAT GUY

Who the fuck is this jimmy one time?

by rudy gay December 27, 2008