quick-witted

[ kwik-wit-id ]
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adjective

  1. having a nimble, alert mind.

Origin of quick-witted

1
First recorded in 1520–30; quick + wit1 + -ed3

Other words for quick-witted

Other words from quick-witted

  • quick-wit·ted·ly, adverb
  • quick-wit·ted·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for quick-witted

quick-witted
adjective

  1. having a keenly alert mind, esp as used to avert danger, make effective reply, etc

Derived forms of quick-witted

  • quick-wittedly, adverb
  • quick-wittedness, noun

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