Double-quick
/ˌdʌb.əlˈkwɪk/ adj, adv, noun, verb
adj, adv, noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.
Verb
- 1 To double-time, march (or rather run) at the above speedy pace. intransitive
Adjective
- 1 Very quick; often used in the phrase in double-quick time. not-comparable
"And you have to be careful. If you don't book your parking in double-quick time, you risk a fine, so always double-check that your payment has gone through. Some operators don't even send you an email or text to say you've paid."
Adjective
- 1 (of a marching cadence) very quick wordnet
Adverb
- 1 Very quickly; at once; on the double. not-comparable
Example
More examples"And you have to be careful. If you don't book your parking in double-quick time, you risk a fine, so always double-check that your payment has gone through. Some operators don't even send you an email or text to say you've paid."