lickety-split

adverb

ˌli-kə-tē-ˈsplit How to pronounce lickety-split (audio)
Definition of lickety-splitnext
as in quickly
with great speed the scared dog ran lickety-split for home

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Recent Examples of lickety-split While grabbing gears with the Can-Am’s paddle shifters is fun, the Polaris’ CVT can adjust lickety-split to accelerate straight away. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lickety-split
  1. quickly
  2. rapidly
  3. fast
  4. quick
  5. swiftly
  6. soon
Adverb
  • Either way, many intimate gatherings around the country are quickly adding a sales pitch.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In addition, there is an increasing emphasis on developing systems that are modular, allowing them to be quickly adapted and scaled to meet future needs.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • Drone technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly reshaping modern warfare, but the world's biggest defense contractors are finding that demand for tanks, fighter jets and other traditional military equipment remains strong.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This quirky species also has a relatively large tendon for a muscle that flexes the ankle, enabling it to bring its body down rapidly and strongly.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • Raytheon is developing a new type of processor that could help US military systems recognize incoming threats faster.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Asia-Pacific region has been the world’s fastest-growing region in recent years, with banking and financial services, IT software and services, and the semiconductor industry driving the region’s economic growth.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • Smooth spinner wheels make long walks to an airport gate or just down the street quicker, and the adjustable handle comfortably supported my personal item.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That said, Antonelli’s rise to fame was much, much quicker, reaching the milestone that all F1 drivers set out to accomplish, yet most of them never do.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • The federal judges who ordered the men’s releases have reacted swiftly — and, at times, furiously — to the re-arrests.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Opposition to the facilities mounted swiftly over the summer as Americans grew worried about their potential to harm the environment, raise utility bills and contribute to job loss.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • The plant went offline soon after being captured by Russia early in the war, but needs power to keep essential cooling systems running.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The city will soon be holding advisory meetings to develop the list of events and festivals that will occur in the next 12 months.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of soon

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“Lickety-split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lickety-split. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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