"for a minute" meaning in All languages combined

See for a minute on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Forms: for a moment [alternative]
Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} for a minute, {{en-PP}} for a minute
  1. momentarily (for a moment or instant) Synonyms: briefly, temporarily, transiently
    Sense id: en-for_a_minute-en-prep_phrase-fgJHUO8y
  2. (African-American Vernacular) For some time; for a while.
    Sense id: en-for_a_minute-en-prep_phrase-CsSmsVDa Categories (other): African-American Vernacular English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 15 85 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 14 86 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 14 86
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