How to Pronounce "hot minute"
expression
ˈhɑt/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
HAHT MIN-it, my-NOOT, my-NYOOT
hˈɒt/ /ˈmɪnɪt
HOT MIN-it
Definition
An informal way to say 'a long time' or 'a while,' often used when you haven't seen someone or done something in a long period.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑt/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
British English
hˈɒt/ /ˈmɪnɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAHT MIN-it, my-NOOT, my-NYOOT
UK
HOT MIN-it
Listen in Context
Wow, I haven't seen you in a hot minute!
It's been a hot minute since I played soccer.
We haven't hung out in a hot minute.
Let’s catch up—it’s been a hot minute!