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Quick Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary quick 11 ENTRIES FOUND: quick (adjective) quick (adverb) quick (noun) quick–fire (adjective) quick–tempered (adjective) quick–witted (adjective) double–quick (adjective) draw (noun) flash (noun) mark (noun) work (noun) 1 quick / ˈ kwɪk/ adjective quicker ; quickest 1 quick / ˈ kwɪk/ adjective quicker ; quickest Britannica Dictionary definition of QUICK 1 : done or happening in a short amount of time a quick look/glance 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. The car made a quick [= sudden ] left turn. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : fast in thinking, learning, or understanding a quick mind/learner quick students His quick thinking/wits allowed him to escape trouble. ( US ) She is a quick study who learned her job easily. Her friends admired her quick wit . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 a : fast in moving or reacting He walked with quick steps. She has quick , agile hands. Please be quick . We can't wait much longer. He has a quick temper . [=he gets angry very quickly and easily] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : tending to do something very quickly or too quickly — followed by to + verb He is always quick to criticize other people, but he gets angry if anyone criticizes him. She was quick to excuse her son's behavior. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 : able to be done, obtained, or achieved easily and in a short amount of time a quick and easy recipe He made a quick profit/buck selling the car. There is no quick fix for these problems. [=there is no fast and easy solution for these problems] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples be quick on the draw — see 2 draw quick off the mark — see 1 mark the quick and the dead literary : living people and dead people — quickness noun [ noncount ] The track coach was impressed with her quickness . He is known for his quickness of wit. The child amazes me with his quickness to learn. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 quick / ˈ kwɪk/ adverb quicker ; quickest 2 quick / ˈ kwɪk/ adverb quicker ; quickest Britannica Dictionary definition of QUICK informal : in a fast or quick manner : quickly a scheme to get rich quick “Come quick !” she shouted. I got used to living with a roommate pretty quick . I can't run any quicker . The new student learned (the) quickest . Quick ! [=come/move quickly] The train is leaving. They came quick as a flash . [=very quickly] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — often used in combination quick- growing birches a quick -thinking rescuer [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 quick / ˈ kwɪk/ noun 3 quick / ˈ kwɪk/ noun Britannica Dictionary definition of QUICK cut (someone) to the quick : to make (someone) very upset Her harsh words cut him to the quick . [=he was deeply hurt by her harsh words] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples the quick : the very sensitive area of flesh under a fingernail or toenail He had bitten his nails to the quick . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ASK THE EDITOR What are the plural forms of check-in , passerby , and spoonful ? 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