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KK Pronunciation

〔 kwIk 〕

Pronunciation

〔 kwik 〕


Overview of noun quick

The noun quick has 1 sense


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


Overview of adj quick

The adj quick has 6 senses


  • quick, speedy -- (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")

  • flying, quick, fast -- (hurried and brief; "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit")

  • agile, nimble, quick, spry -- (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")

  • quick, ready -- (apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; "a quick mind"; "a ready wit")

  • immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway -- (performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial")

  • quick, warm -- (easily aroused or excited; "a quick temper"; "a warm temper")


Overview of adv quick

The adv quick has 1 sense


  • promptly, quickly, quick -- (with little or no delay; "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!")