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quick

∞ 1.0
Happening or done without any delay
  • adverb
  • /kwɪk/
  • Informal
: rápido
  • I have to do it pretty quick, too.
  • get rich quick
  • real quick
  • quick enough

Here, Let me dip in there real quick there.

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Examples

  • I'll just call him real quick and see where he is.

  • The party died out pretty quick there.

  • I want to talk to you quickly about Jack and Max.

  • Yeah, but really quickly, why is that possible?

  • Oh, let me just quickly try to save this.

  • Please come quick, right now.

  • We get to the workshop as quick as possible without anybody seeing us.

  • And we need to know what's wrong with it pretty quick.

  • Already I know this guy got rich quick doing something the Feds don't like.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • I need you to respond to the email quickly so we can move forward with the project.

Synonyms

fast
vsquick
∞ 1.0

Moving or happening quickly

is the informal term focusing on no delay rather than motion
quickly
vsquick
∞ 1.0

At a fast speed or without delay

is the informal word for prompt or immediate action
immediately
vsquick
∞ 1.0

At once without waiting

is the informal expression meaning do it promptly
right away
vsquick
915 1.0

Without any delay

is the informal phrase that asks for prompt action
rapidly
vsquick
356 1.4

In a very short time

is the informal word stressing prompt timing rather than speed alone
instantly
vsquick
310 1.0

Right away without any delay

is the informal way to mean acting immediately
103 1.7

After a very short time

is the informal phrase for happening almost immediately
promptly
vsquick
93 2.1

Without delay or at the planned time

is the informal way to indicate prompt action now
swiftly
vsquick
75 1.0

Quickly and smoothly

is the informal phrase stressing immediacy over smoothness
pronto
vsquick
  • Informal
48 5.6

Very quickly, without delay

is the informal plea for immediate response
hastily
vsquick
43 3.5

In a quick, careless way

is the informal term focusing on immediacy rather than care
in a flash
vsquick
  • Informal
32 2.5

Very quickly in a single moment

is the informal expression stressing prompt timing
instantaneously
vsquick
25 5.6

Happen at once without delay

is the informal term focusing on prompt action
straightaway
vsquick
22 3.2

Without delay after something happens

is the informal variant used to ask for promptness
in haste
vsquick
19 2.8

Quickly and without careful thought

is the informal way to express speedy action without delay
in short order
vsquick
19 3.5

Very quickly without delay

is the informal way to say do something promptly
hurriedly
vsquick
15 3.2

Acting quickly with little care

is the informal expression stressing promptness more than carefulness
speedily
vsquick
6 2.4

To act quickly without delay

is the informal expression for quickness without formality
double quick
vsquick
  • Informal
4 4.1

Very fast, without delay

is the informal way to express acting without delay
in a snap
vsquick
  • Informal
2 3.0

It happens very quickly with little effort

is the informal phrase highlighting promptness rather than ease
sharpish
vsquick
  • UK
1 6.5

Soon, without much delay

is the informal phrase used to ask for prompt action
with a quickness
vsquick
  • Informal
1 7.2

In a very short time

is the informal phrase used to demand prompt action
quick as a flash
vsquick
  • Informal
1 2.0

Happen very fast

is the informal way to say something occurs promptly
1 5.0

Happens very quickly

is the informal phrase focusing on immediate occurrence
quick sticks
vsquick
  • UK
1 8.8

Very fast without waiting

is the informal expression meaning act without waiting
in quick sticks
vsquick
  • Archaic
9.9

Very quickly and in a hurry

is the informal phrase that stresses promptness now

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

Moving or happening at a low speed

74 1.3

Slower than usual in development or learning

Idioms

double quick
  • Informal
4 4.1

Very fast, without delay

Able to respond quickly under pressure

to cut to the quick
  • Literature
3 7.9

To hurt someone's feelings very deeply

Fast to act or respond at the start of a situation

Able to understand new ideas very quickly

quick as a flash
  • Informal
1 2.0

Happen very fast

1 8.8

Very fast without waiting

in quick sticks
  • Archaic
9.9

Very quickly and in a hurry

Able to think and answer quickly in surprising or difficult situations

Compounds

35 4.2

A fast temporary solution that only works for a short time

To think and react quickly when things go wrong

12 1.4

A short journey to a place and back

quick buck
  • Informal
10 5.3

Money made quickly, often with little work or by dishonest ways

10 3.3

A person who learns new things quickly and easily

A dishonest plan that promises to make you rich quickly with little work

5 1.2

A short, easy book or article you can read quickly

4 3.9

To become angry easily or suddenly

Happens almost instantly

3 5.9

Able to change clothes or roles very quickly

3 3.0

Stops being wet very fast after you put it on

2 7.9

Very quick, as when soldiers march at twice the normal speed

quick time
  • Specialized
2 5.9

A normal marching speed of 120 steps per minute used in military drill

quick jab
  • Specialized
2 3.6

A fast, sharp punch in boxing that hits an opponent quickly

2 5.1

A marching pace faster than walking and slower than running at about 120 steps per minute

A short informal talk to share or clear up something

1 1.4

A short up and down head movement that shows agreement

1 3.1

A bread made with baking powder or baking soda so it can be baked right away

quick breather
  • Informal
1 3.0

A short break to breathe and rest

quick dash
  • Informal
1 3.7

A short fast trip to a nearby place for a small task

1 5.2

A fast forward jab with a hand or a weapon

quick comeback
  • Informal
1 3.6

A fast, clever reply to a remark or insult

quick-freeze
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A machine or process that makes food very cold quickly to keep its taste and vitamins

quick-frozen
  • Specialized
1 3.8

Made very cold quickly to keep the taste and nutrients

quick sesh
  • Slang
1 9.3

A short informal meeting to talk or relax

quick layup
  • Specialized
1 3.4

A fast basketball shot near the basket taken quickly after a player gets the ball

1 3.4

A movement faster than walking but slower than running

A question that follows another to get fast answers

1 5.4

A short breath you take to smell something

quick assets
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Money and things that can become cash quickly, like short-term investments or amounts customers owe

A very quick answer to a question given without thinking, often one after another

To think and answer fast and cleverly

1 6.6

A quick temporary solution made without care for small details

quick lip
  • Informal
1 9.3

A short rude reply said quickly to show anger or disrespect

A quick, clever reply that surprises others

Quick to notice small changes or details that others miss

A short answer that avoids the question

quick grass
  • Specialized
7.5

A fast-spreading grass with creeping roots that grows as a weed

7.4

A short kiss or quick light slap given suddenly

quick smoko
  • Australian
9.9

A short break at work to smoke a cigarette

quick snog
  • Slang
9.1

A short strong kiss given suddenly, often in private

quick squizz
  • Slang
9.6

A short hurried look at something

Able to hear very quiet sounds

quick whap
  • Informal
8.8

A quick, sharp hit that makes a short sound

How Fast

instantly
310 1.0
immediately
∞ 1.0
at once
237 1.0
quick
  • Informal
∞ 1.0
promptly
93 2.1
shortly
1 1.5
soon
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

quick positive
quicker comparative
quickest superlative

Etymology

Quick comes from an Old English word cwic meaning 'alive'. Used as a short adverb, it keeps the same idea: do something like a living thing would—without delay or very fast.