(informal) Used to qualify a question or action, explaining it as motivated by curiosity.

(literally) Only one second; a passage of time one-sixtieth of a minute in duration. / (idiomatic) A short period of time, typically anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes or more.

(idiomatic) Stop; wait. Used to indicate that the speaker wishes the previous speaker or the proceedings to stop so that he or she can comment on what has been said or has happened so far.

(idiomatic) A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just, a, minute.

(idiomatic) Stop; wait; hold on. Used to interrupt speech or proceedings so that one can make a comment or query.

plural of just compensation

(law) The compensation provided for property taken via eminent domain. It is usually the fair market value of the property, but may be determined by other means.

(informal) just a second

right now; immediately, straightaway

A town in the area of Penwith, Cornwall, England, not far from Land's End.