quick

1. superl. Alive; living; animate; -- opposed to dead or inanimate. Source: opted

2. superl. Characterized by life or liveliness; animated; sprightly; agile; brisk; ready. Source: opted

3. superl. Speedy; hasty; swift; not slow; as, be quick. Source: opted

4. superl. Impatient; passionate; hasty; eager; eager; sharp; unceremonious; as, a quick temper. Source: opted

5. superl. Fresh; bracing; sharp; keen. Source: opted

6. superl. Sensitive; perceptive in a high degree; ready; as, a quick ear. Source: opted

7. superl. Pregnant; with child. Source: opted

8. adv. In a quick manner; quickly; promptly; rapidly; with haste; speedily; without delay; as, run quick; get back quick. Source: opted

9. n. That which is quick, or alive; a living animal or plant; especially, the hawthorn, or other plants used in making a living hedge. Source: opted

10. n. The life; the mortal point; a vital part; a part susceptible of serious injury or keen feeling; the sensitive living flesh; the part of a finger or toe to which the nail is attached; the tender emotions; as, to cut a finger nail to the quick; to thrust a sword to the quick, to taunt one to the quick; -- used figuratively. Source: opted

11. n. Quitch grass. Source: opted

12. v. t. & i. To revive; to quicken; to be or become alive. Source: opted

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