in a while

A form of in a jiffy — Very quickly; without delay.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of in a jiffy.
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APA

in a while. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20a%20while

MLA

“in a while.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20a%20while. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in a while,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20a%20while.

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