Noun
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any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
Adjective
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easily aroused or excited
"a quick temper"
"a warm temper"
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performed with little or no delay
"an immediate reply to my letter"
"a prompt reply"
"was quick to respond"
"a straightaway denial"
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apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
"a quick mind"
"a ready wit"
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moving quickly and lightly
"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"
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hurried and brief
"paid a flying visit"
"took a flying glance at the book"
"a quick inspection"
"a fast visit"
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accomplished rapidly and without delay
"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"
Adverb
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with little or no delay
"the rescue squad arrived promptly"
"come here, quick!"