Definitions for double-quick

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double-quick dou·ble-quick

Spelling: [adjective, adverb duhb-uh l-kwik; Double-Quick is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 396 anagrams from letters in double-quick (-bcdeikloquu).

Definitions for double-quick

noun

1. a very quick marching pace: double time.

adverb

1. in a very quick or rapid manner.

adjective

1. very quick or rapid.

verb (used with or without object)

1. to double-time.

Origin of double-quick

First recorded in 1815-25

Examples for double-quick

At about nine o'clock we were ordered to the front at a double-quick.

If you see any signs of trouble, get back on the double-quick.

The journey was made in double-quick time, over rough Belgian roads.

Give orders to take on all necessary supplies—in double-quick time.

The order to double-quick was given, and the regiment entered the village on a run.

He sent the latter after a cab and proceeded to dress in double-quick time.

The Louisiana Brigade, leading, was coming at a double-quick.

Just this—I shall get out of the country in double-quick time.

He retreated in double-quick order, and forced Nellie to accompany him.

Soon the soldiers were leaving the town on the double-quick.