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Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

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  1. a. Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.
  2. a. Hastly prepared or employed; quick; rapid.
  3. a. Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate.
  4. adv. Suddenly; unexpectedly.
  5. n. An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.
  6. adj. happening without warning or in a short space of time
  7. r:32/j:68 a. happening without warning or in a short space of time