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in a minute
What does in a minute mean?
Detroit goodbye. Despite the wording, it doesn't mean sixty seconds — it means 'sometime soon, whenever'. Functionally identical to 'later' or 'in a bit', just with the D's cadence on it.
"Alright, I'm out — catch you in a minute."
Origin
AAVE; the 'long time' sense is national, the farewell use is Detroit-coded.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'in a minute' mean in Detroit slang?
It's a casual Detroit sign-off, roughly 'catch you later'.
How do you use 'in a minute' in a sentence?
You'd say 'Alright, in a minute' as you leave, not meaning literally sixty seconds.
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