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- [kwik fahyuh r]
- /kwɪk faɪər/
- /kwɪk ˈfaɪə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwik fahyuh r]
- /kwɪk faɪər/
Definitions of quick-fire word
- adjective quick-fire firing or equipped for firing rapidly, especially at moving targets. 1
- noun quick-fire a single shot or several shots fired at a rapid rate from small arms at a target, especially one presented unexpectedly. 1
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Origin of quick-fire
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Quick-fire
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quick-fire popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for quick-fire
adj quick-fire
- alacritous — cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.
Antonyms for quick-fire
adjective quick-fire
- halted — Simple past tense and past participle of halt.
See also
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