Second/ˈsekənd/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Brevity Connotation Use 'second' to emphasize a short time or brief action. I'll join you in a second. Pro Tip 2/3Expression of Impatience 'Wait a second' can imply a request for quick patience. Hold on, wait a second! Pro Tip 3/3Conversational Pause In conversation, 'second' can indicate pausing to think. Give me a second to remember.