Quick

/kwɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quick part of something, often referring to a sensitive or living part.

Be careful not to cut into the quick when trimming your nails.

adjective

Moving fast or doing something in a short time.

She took a quick shower before heading to work.

Done or occurring in a short period of time.

He gave a quick response to the question.

Easily understood or able to learn rapidly.

He is a quick learner and grasped the concept immediately.

Middle English 'quik', from Old English 'cwic', meaning 'alive, living'.

quick as a flash

Very quickly; instantaneously.

quick fix

A solution that is simple and quick, but possibly not long-lasting.

quick on the uptake

Able to understand things quickly or easily.

quickness

The quality of being quick.

quicken

To make or become fast or faster.

Quickie

She suggested a quickie meal to save time.

Quick change

He pulled off a quick change before the show.