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double quick
dou·ble-quick
/
adj., adv.
ˈdʌb
əlˈkwɪk;
n., v.
ˈdʌb
əlˌkwɪk
/
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[
adj., adv.
duhb
-
uh
l-
kwik
;
n., v.
duhb
-
uh
l-kwik
]
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adjective
1.
very quick or rapid.
adverb
2.
in a very quick or rapid manner.
noun
3.
a very quick marching pace: double time.
verb (used with object),
verb
(used without object)
4.
to double-time.
Origin:
1815–25
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double-quick
—
adj
1.
very quick; rapid
—
adv
2.
in a very quick or rapid manner
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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