Meaning of minute man | Babel Free

Definitions

1. During the American War for Independence, a citizen-soldier who would fight for the Patriots at a minute's notice.
   historical
2. A man who reaches orgasm undesirably quickly during sexual intercourse.
   derogatory, slang
3. The cyclist starting one minute ahead of, or behind, another rider in a time trial.

Examples

“I confess that the sight of my minute man ahead, getting closer and closer, gives me a little more drive even when I think I am going as fast as I can.”

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