any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
quick (n.)
with little or no delay; the rescue squad arrived promptly; come here, quick!
[ Syn: promptly , promptly , quickly , quickly , promptly , promptly , quickly , quickly , promptly , promptly , quickly , quickly , promptly , promptly , quickly , quickly ]
quick (adv.)
accomplished rapidly and without delay; was quick to make friends; his quick reaction prevented an accident; hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem; a speedy recovery; he has a right to a speedy trial
[ Syn: speedy ]
hurried and brief; paid a flying visit; took a flying glance at the book; a quick inspection; a fast visit
moving quickly and lightly; sleek and agile as a gymnast; as nimble as a deer; nimble fingers; quick of foot; the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it
apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; a quick mind; a ready wit
[ Syn: ready ]
performed with little or no delay; an immediate reply to my letter; a prompt reply; was quick to respond; a straightaway denial
[ Syn: immediate , prompt , straightaway ]
easily aroused or excited; a quick temper; a warm temper
[ Syn: warm ]