minute man

noun

During the American War for Independence, a citizen-soldier who would fight for the Patriots at a minute's notice.

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Meanings

nounminute man (plural minute men)

plural minute men · alternative minute-man · alternative minuteman

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

    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.

    1986, Fred Matheny, Solo Cycling: How to Train and Race Bicycle Time Trials, page 136
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APA

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

MLA

“minute man.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/minute%20man. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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

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