noun
quickie
KWIH-kee
Quickie (noun) means something done or made in a short amount of time. Example: “We only had ten minutes, so it was a quickie interview.”
noun
1
Something done or made in a short amount of time.
"We only had ten minutes, so it was a quickie interview."
2
A brief sexual encounter.
"They snuck off for a quickie before the guests arrived."
How to use quickie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething fast and brief — used both for quick tasks and, informally, for a fast sexual encounter.
When to use it
Informal; the sexual sense makes it unsuitable for formal or professional writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- quickies
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Etymology
Simply "quick" plus the informal noun-forming suffix "-ie."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for quickie
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What does “quickie” mean?
The word “quickie” means something done or made in a short amount of time.
How do you pronounce “quickie”?
“Quickie” is pronounced KWIH-kee (/ˈkwɪki/ in IPA).
How do you use “quickie” in a sentence?
Here is “quickie” used in a sentence: “We only had ten minutes, so it was a quickie interview.”
What part of speech is “quickie”?
“Quickie” is a noun.
How many meanings does “quickie” have?
“Quickie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something done or made in a short amount of time.
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