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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lickety-split

Adverb

Both players were able to end points quickly, and Sabalenka also showed off some impressive speed in tracking down drop shots.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of quickly

Adverb

Artificial intelligence has catapulted the chief information security officer out of the server room and into the boardroom, forcing leaders to address a rapidly changing threat landscape while navigating shifting budgets and business needs.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
However, around 2022, Flock rapidly emerged as a dominant player in the local market, advertising systems as smaller, single purchases that could connect into a nationwide network of other cameras — similar to the business model of Ring cameras.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of rapidly

Adverb

Consequently, the ramifications of Japan's policy changes are no longer confined to the yen and domestic markets, but are fast becoming a key variable influencing global interest rates and capital flows.

— , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
These new pieces strike other satellites and rockets, generating even more debris faster than atmospheric drag can remove it.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of fast

Adverb

The Justice Department last spring subpoenaed witnesses before a Washington grand jury as part of an investigation into Brennan but swiftly withdrew the subpoenas in favor of voluntary interviews.

— Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Once the race restarted, Gasly tumbled down the order while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen rose to fight Russell for first, with the pair swiftly joined by Antonelli.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of swiftly

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