What does quick-fire mean?
Quick-fire means (idiomatic) Having one thing coming rapidly after another..
Quick-fire
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(idiomatic) Having one thing coming rapidly after another..
Example Sentences
The politician was unnerved by the journalist's quick-fire questioning.
But the mood changed completely after Arsenal's quick-fire double and Ipswich, supported by 9,000 away supporters, could not force their way back into the tie.
Synonyms for quick-fire
Antonyms for quick-fire
Related Words
Word Forms
- more quick-fire
- most quick-fire
- quickfire
Usage Notes
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How do you use quick-fire in a sentence?
The politician was unnerved by the journalist's quick-fire questioning.
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