double-quick
At breakneck speed
Double-quick means very fast, at a pace faster than usual.
Originally military terminology for a rapid marching pace between quick time and a run: The troops advanced at double-quick.
Now used more broadly for any hurried action: We need to finish this double-quick.
As an adverb, it modifies verbs directly: Get over here double-quick.
Moving with haste
- swiftMoving with speed
- fastSpeedy, or skip eating
- hastyExcessively quick, ill-considered
- fleetVehicles under unified command
brisk · speedy · snappy · zippy · expeditious · prompt · nimble · sprightly
Move with urgency
- rushQuick sudden movement
- hasteExcessive quickness
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- urgentNeeding immediate attention
immediate · instant · straightaway · forthwith · pronto · stat · posthaste · emergency
rapid
Moving with haste
fleet · brisk · speedy · snappy · zippy · expeditious · prompt · nimble · sprightly · agile
hurry
Move with urgency
urgent · immediate · instant · straightaway · forthwith · pronto · stat · posthaste · emergency · critical
dash
Quick burst or pinch
race · dart · hustle · scramble · hasten · expedite · accelerate · gallop · zoom · whiz
march
Rhythmic group walk
step · parade · command · tempo · regiment · maneuver · troops · infantry · pace · quickstep