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Meaning of minute man | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

minute minder minute of angle minute of arc minute pirate bug minute pudding minute repeater

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