Quick - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kwɪk|  American pronunciation of the word quick
Brit.  |kwɪk|  British pronunciation of the word quick

noun

- any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

adverb

- with little or no delay (syn: promptly, quickly)
come here, quick!

adjective

- accomplished rapidly and without delay (syn: speedy)
was quick to make friends
his quick reaction prevented an accident
- hurried and brief (syn: fast, flying)
a quick inspection
- moving quickly and lightly (syn: agile, nimble, spry)
quick of foot
- apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity (syn: ready)
a quick mind
- performed with little or no delay (syn: immediate, prompt, straightaway)
was quick to respond
- easily aroused or excited (syn: warm)
a quick temper

Extra examples

They had a quick drink at the bar.

She took a quick shower.

She gave him a quick kiss.

You're back already? That was quick!

We made a quick decision, but it turned out to be a good one.

He got a quick reply to his inquiry.

His quick thinking allowed him to escape trouble.

Her friends admired her quick wit.

He walked with quick steps.

She has quick, agile hands.

...that nasty comment cut me to the quick...

I got used to living with a roommate pretty quick.

I can't run any quicker.

She gave them a quick look.

This dish is very quick to prepare.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: quicker
superlative: quickest
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