Main entry: quick
Definition: any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
Main entry: agile, spry, quick, nimble
Definition: moving quickly and lightly
Usage: sleek and agile as a gymnast; as nimble as a deer; nimble fingers; quick of foot; the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it
Definition: easily aroused or excited
Usage: a quick temper; a warm temper
Main entry: immediate, quick, prompt, straightaway
Definition: performed with little or no delay
Usage: an immediate reply to my letter; a prompt reply; was quick to respond; a straightaway denial
Definition: accomplished rapidly and without delay
Usage: was quick to make friends; his quick reaction prevented an accident; hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem; a speedy recovery; he has a right to a speedy trial
Main entry: quick, fast, flying
Definition: hurried and brief
Usage: paid a flying visit; took a flying glance at the book; a quick inspection; a fast visit
Definition: apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
Usage: a quick mind; a ready wit
Main entry: promptly, quick, quickly
Definition: with little or no delay
Usage: the rescue squad arrived promptly; come here, quick!