rapidfire
In quick bursts
Rapidfire describes something delivered in quick, continuous succession—like bullets from an automatic weapon.
Rapidfire questions come one after another without pause.
A rapidfire wit produces quick responses.
The word emphasizes speed and relentlessness: The comedian's rapidfire delivery left the audience breathless.
Also spelled rapid-fire or rapid fire.
Operating without intervention
- semiautomaticFires once, self-reloads
- machine-gunRapid-fire automatic firearm
- submachineCompact automatic firearm
- minigunMulti-barrel rapid-fire weapon
AK-47 · M16 · carbine · ammunition · magazine · clip · rounds · caliber
Sustained, overwhelming attack
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- burstBreak apart suddenly
- salvoSimultaneous weapons discharge
- successiveFollowing without interruption
staccato · relentless · nonstop · consecutive · machine-gun · drumfire · fusillade · continuous
automatic
Operating without intervention
- semiautomaticFires once, self-reloads
- machine-gunRapid-fire automatic firearm
- submachineCompact automatic firearm
minigun · AK-47 · M16 · carbine · ammunition · magazine · clip · rounds · caliber · muzzle
barrage
Sustained, overwhelming attack
successive · staccato · relentless · nonstop · consecutive · machine-gun · drumfire · fusillade · continuous · uninterrupted
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
crosstalk · witty · snappy · comeback · one-liner · zingers · back-and-forth · dialogue · exchange · retort
quiz
Brief informal test
- interrogationFormal, probing examination
- grillingCooking on metal grates
- interviewFormal questioning session
trivia · buzzer · gameshow · Q&A · challenge · quickfire · drill · flashcard · brainteaser · tiebreaker
rapidfiredeliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
measured · thoughtful · considered · methodical · careful
rapidfiredeliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
measured · halting · hesitant · pausing · spaced-out
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