quick meaning and definition

QUICK noun

Definition of quick (noun)

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

QUICK adjective

Definition of quick (adjective)

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"
   • synonyms: speedy
2. hurried and brief
   • "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit"
   • synonyms: fast, flying
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"
   • synonyms: agile, nimble, spry
4. apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
   • "a quick mind"; "a ready wit"
   • synonyms: ready
5. performed with little or no delay
   • "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
   • synonyms: immediate, prompt, straightaway
6. easily aroused or excited
   • "a quick temper"; "a warm temper"
   • synonyms: warm

QUICK adverb

Definition of quick (adverb)

1. with little or no delay
   • "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!"
   • synonyms: promptly, quickly