The smallest measurable amount of time in the universe. Approximately equal to the time between a traffic light turning green in New York City and the cab driver behind you honking his horn.
It was all over in a new york minute.
by Shagger Jones December 13, 2003
A very short period of time; within a blink or a heartbeat. Originates from the legendary fast pace of life in New York.
by progamer124 December 07, 2003
1. taken from the general belief that everything in new york moves faster than the rest of the world, hence a new york minute is more like a split second
2. a split second
3. a quick moment
2. a split second
3. a quick moment
by Michael Ray-Von December 06, 2003
by BFG December 06, 2003
by Alex December 11, 2003
A very small amount of time, based on the implication that as New York, NY is the city that never sleeps, time moves more rapidly within its city limits.
by The Rabid Definer December 18, 2003
It can happen in a New York minute.
by Rhonda Gardner September 27, 2004