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sec.

Second, ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sɛk/
  1. Second, ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute.

    informal
  2. Clipping of second (“short indeterminate period of time”).

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · colloquial
    Wait a sec!
  3. Clipping of secretary.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · colloquial · especially
    shadow sec
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