minute man noun3 •(historical) During the American War for Independence, a citizen-soldier who would fight for the Patriots at a minute's notice. •(slang, offensive) A man who reaches orgasm undesirably quickly during sexual intercourse. •The cyclist starting one minute ahead of, or behind, another rider in a time trial.I confess that the sight of my minute man ahead, getting closer and closer, gives me a little more drive even when I think I am going as fast as I can. — 1986 formsminute men · minute-men