LICKETY-SPLIT Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

lickety-split

adverb

ˌli-kə-tē-ˈsplit

Definition of lickety-split

as in quickly

with great speed the scared dog ran lickety-split for home

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Recent Examples of lickety-split Mexico had apparently agreed to it, but the deal was derailed by the Mexican-American War, and California lickety-split became a part of the United States. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025 That means the Neapolitan-style pizzas are served lickety-split and the crust bubbles up extra chewy with tasty, charred edges. — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025 Self-serve kiosks now allow people who prefer lickety-split transactions to simply scan a QR code, drop their package or unboxed return item, and leave. — Heather Newman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Thankfully, the accelerator isn’t overly sensitive, because pinning it rockets the MoonBike to its 26-mph claimed top speed lickety-split. — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 17 Apr. 2023

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Adverb

Nothing matters more right now than completing demolition and cleanup as quickly and safely as possible to protect the health and safety of Boyle Heights and East LA.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
While Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) have been the gold standard for training AI models, there is an increasing focus on chips that can run inferencing processes quickly while also being more energy efficient.

— Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of quickly

Adverb

Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2026
But that demographic is overrepresented in our visual culture—these are faces acquired for the purpose of profitable display, often on screens—and so the desire to alter one’s face spreads rapidly.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

Definition of rapidly

Adverb

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Most charging sites in California will include eight to 16 fast-charging stalls, said Walmart spokesperson Kelsey Bohl.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of fast

Adverb

Rabbit’s wide-leg EZ Pants are made of a silky, breathable blend of polyester and spandex, which keeps them airy and lends to their impressive quick-drying and anti-chafing properties.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
So with all of that said and the context on our backgrounds real quick, let’s get into the topic at hand.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026

Definition of quick

Adverb

Diaz, 52, suffered burns to her arm and stomach while trying to incinerate the car and was soon charged with Lopez’s murder, according to a court transcript and a criminal complaint.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Serving quick-cooking shrimp means that your family can enjoy dinner even sooner.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

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