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The word "minimum" means to possess or obtain the least amount of something. To keep numbers, a subject, or a profile at the lowest.
John Doe kept negative grades to a minimum, as he wanted to pass his classes and graduate.

"Keep civilian casualties to a minimum. We do not want to accidentally shoot anyone." Said Sgt. Doe to his squad.

"Had Telltale Games kept their reckless management and their employee count to a reasonable minimum, would they not be shutting down."
Minimum by GV-104 Razorback September 23, 2018
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1. Slang used in place of the phrase right on to signify agreeing on a matter at hand. 2. Slang used in place of the word awesome to define an amazing event.
James: I cannot wait to get piss drunk tonight in Las Vegas.
Casey: MINIMUM

Taryn: We are going to have the most minimum time tonight.
Minimum by James Davis IV November 5, 2007
The legend of team letters, cool guy
That minimum is a legend
minimum by ge0ff June 29, 2003
the most fun word to type
person 1: M-I-N-I-M-U-M
person 2: why are you typing minimum
person: because it is the most fun word to type
minimum by MasterDJRE March 10, 2022
we’re a family of four. mum, minimum, my father and me.
MINIMUM by kelamist April 11, 2025

Minimum McWage

The amount of money that a Mcdonalds employee most likely makes. Which is usually $7.25 an hour.
Dude, I wanted to buy a ring for my girlfriend for our one year anniversary... problem is that the ring is $2,500, and with my job making minimum McWage there's no way I can get it right now.
Minimum McWage by adambenner September 30, 2013

minimum wage slave 

someone who works very hard for very little and doesn't get much satisfaction from their job. They can't leave as they have a family to support or think that they won't be able to find a better job.
"I hate this job and I'm sick of being a minimum wage slave. Oh well, I'm going to win the lottery soon anyway."
minimum wage slave by Paul Carey August 30, 2007
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