Quick

/kwΙͺk/

The meaning and definition of Quick, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.
    β€œThat was a quick meal.”
  2. Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
    β€œYou have to be very quick to be able to compete in ad-lib theatrics.”
noun
  1. Raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.
  2. Plants used in making a quickset hedge
Synonyms extant live vital hotheaded rattish short-tempered
Antonyms slow

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