Dictionary definition · quick
noun
- any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
adjective
- accomplished rapidly and without delay"was quick to make friends"
- hurried and brief"paid a flying visit"
- moving quickly and lightly"sleek and agile as a gymnast"
- apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity"a quick mind"
- performed with little or no delay"an immediate reply to my letter"
- easily aroused or excited"a quick temper"
adverb
- with little or no delay"the rescue squad arrived promptly"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).