double-quick

The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.

Adjective

  1. Very quick; often used in the phrase in double-quick time.
    • And you have to be careful. If you don't book your parking in double-quick time, you risk a fine, so always double-check that your payment has gone through. Some operators don't even send you an email or text to say...

Adverb

  1. Very quickly; at once; on the double.

Noun

  1. The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.

Forms

double-quicks

Synonyms

the double

Verb

  1. To double-time, march (or rather run) at the above speedy pace.

Forms

double-quicks double-quicking double-quicked