last-minute

/ˈlæstmɪnɪt/
/ˈlæstmɪnɪt/
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Definitions of last-minute
  1. adjective
    just before a deadline; at the last minute
    “last-minute arrangements”
    synonyms:
    unpunctual
    not punctual; after the appointed time
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