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New York minute


New York minute

noun

Definition of NEW YORK MINUTE

: instant, flash
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Examples of NEW YORK MINUTE

  1. <in a New York minute she had signed the contract and was off on her first assignment>

First Known Use of NEW YORK MINUTE

1980

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