English Explanatory Dictionary

double-quick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.
adv
  1. Very quickly; at once; on the double.
adj
  1. Very quick; often used in the phrase in double-quick time.

Pronunciation

/ˌdʌb.əlˈkwɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Yangolin-double-quick.wav

Word forms

double-quick double-quicks double-quicking double-quicked

Synonyms

the double
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