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double–quick
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double–quick
(adjective)
double–quick
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ˈ
dʌbəlˌkwɪk/
adjective
double–quick
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ˈ
dʌbəlˌkwɪk/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOUBLE–QUICK
always used before a noun
chiefly British, informal
:
extra fast or quick
They've been working in
double-quick
time [=they've been working very quickly] to finish the project.
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— double–quick
adverb
We have to get this done
double-quick
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