Definition
Stop; wait; hold on. Used to interrupt speech or proceedings so that one can make a comment or query.
Also Said As
- just a second
- hold it right there
- hold on a minute
- wait a minute
Opposite In Meaning
- go on
- please continue
How People Actually Use It
Definitely not one moment. At least 2 minutes, like what the Shrek.
"MALE- "Yo, go make me a sandwich". FEMALE- "One moment". *2 minutes later* MALE- "where's my darn sandwich"? FEMALE- "I said one moment" *Has been 2 minutes*"
Source: Urban Dictionary