Quick has 13 different meanings across 4 categories:
Noun · Adjective · Adverb · Proper Noun
any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
"The dentist warned me that my gums were very quick, so I bit down on the cotton roll as soon as he touched them."
Raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.
"The doctor warned me not to pull my fingernails off too fast because I'd hurt the quick."
"The quick caught the mouse before it could escape."
To amalgamate surfaces prior to gilding or silvering by dipping them into a solution of mercury in nitric acid.
"The artisan quickly treated the copper plate before applying the gold leaf, ensuring the mercury bath properly amalgamated the surface for a flawless finish."
In plain English: To quick means to make something happen faster or more quickly.
"I need to quick my pace to catch the bus before it leaves."
performed with little or no delay
"an immediate reply to my letter"
"a prompt reply"
"was quick to respond"
"a straightaway denial"
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
"The courier arrived quick enough to beat the deadline despite the heavy traffic."
In plain English: Quick means happening or done very fast.
Usage: Use "quick" to describe things that happen rapidly or move swiftly, such as a quick decision or a quick walk. It is often interchangeable with "fast," though "quick" frequently emphasizes the short duration needed to complete an action rather than just high speed.
Quickly, in a quick manner.
"She moved quickly to catch the bus before it pulled away from the curb."
In plain English: Quickly means doing something fast or without taking much time.
"Please come quick so we can start dinner before it gets cold."
A surname.
"My neighbor, Quick, invited me over for a cup of coffee yesterday."
The word "quick" comes from Old English, where it originally meant "alive" or "living." Over time, the meaning shifted to describe something active or fast.