Skip to main content
Urban Dictionary Merch
Your favorite words on things you can wear, drink from, read, or give to a friend.
The Urban Dictionary Store sells gifts you’ll have to explain.
Whenever you ask an asian person if they've studied for a quiz/test/exam, they will usually reply with 'a bit'.. However, don't be fooled. You know that they've spent days studying because of their parents.
You : Hey Ching-Lau, study for that health test?
Asian: *Deep accent* A bit (inside head - for like 5 hours)
a bit by julian1234 May 19, 2010
a bit; 1:30; An hour and a half.
Hey, hay dude, HAY
What?
How long is a bit?
a bit?
yeah?
about an hour and a half.
a bit by bradtastik January 23, 2008
A time period between 15 minutes and 6 hours.
"I didn't lie!" "I said I'd be back in a bit & its only been 5&1/2 hours!
A bit by Bcuteasabutton May 19, 2020
a short amount of time, usually less than 30 mins
i'll be back in a bit
a bit by dectom July 22, 2019
A phrase used to indicate any time period ranging from 5 minutes to five hours.

The term can also relative. If discussing a year, it could mean a few months.
I’ll be there in a bit.

I’ll be done with this job in a bit.
A bit by Gobbling gobble gobbler January 10, 2021
a period of time over fifteen minutes but not exceeding 2 hours.

derived from asec
Just gimmie a-bit.
I'll be there in a-bit
a-bit by StevofrmLDN April 30, 2006
More from Urban Dictionary

No Surprises Wedding

A "No Surprises Wedding," or NSW, is a wedding invitation designation that tells attendees that there can be no unplanned announcements, engagements, events or speeches at the wedding - all actions must be pre-approved by the couple. Anyone who performs an unapproved "surprise" will be asked to leave the wedding early.

This designation comes from Reddit, where so many stories of bad wedding behavior indicated a need to communicate expectations for the wedding behavior of attendees.
You are cordially invited to the nuptials of Brian and Tom on October 31 at noon.

Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
Word of the Day on November 8, 2026
Load more