quick (n.)

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

    quick (adv.)

  1. 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 (adj.)

  1. 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 ]

  2. hurried and brief; paid a flying visit; took a flying glance at the book; a quick inspection; a fast visit

    [ Syn: flying , fast ]

  3. 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

    [ Syn: agile , nimble , spry ]

  4. apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; a quick mind; a ready wit

    [ Syn: ready ]

  5. 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 ]

  6. easily aroused or excited; a quick temper; a warm temper

    [ Syn: warm ]

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