Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

lickety-split

[lik-i-tee-split] / ˈlɪk ɪ tiˈsplɪt /
ADJECTIVE
very fast
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
slw


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace could have supplied us, lickety-split.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

The world is changing at a lickety-split pace, but the return of GiveBIG on May 2-3 reminds us that the desire to do good is an unchanging feature of the human heart.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2023

A sweet tooth may be satisfied lickety-split with pastries, cakes, coffee and tea from Josun Deli the Boutique.

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2022

Marshal, with lickety-split wit: “Some would say infamous.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022

I’d have this place whipped into shape lickety-split.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "lickety-split" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com