football\ minute

1. (Football Minute) (5509↑, 1665↓)

When someone asks for a minute to do something, even though they know it will take much longer than 60 seconds.

Wife: I need to run into this store. It'll only take a minute Husband mumbles: More like a football minute.

Author: thebetterfriend2 http://football-minute.urbanup.com/4999045

2. (Football Minute) (30↑, 17↓)

A period of time described as one minute that will actually become several times longer, especially if due to frequent interruptions. Antonym: New York minute

Dude, you said you'd be here in a New York minute. That was like fifteen minutes ago. More like a football minute.

Author: LexLuthericographer http://football-minute.urbanup.com/5003195

Related: minute, time, football, wait

Last updated: 2012.02.29