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English
Etymology
First attested during the 19th century, in the US, equivalent to lickedy + split, perhaps as a reference to the flick of a snake's tongue. The forms lickety-cut and licketie are similarly attested; and forms with t are likely due to Scottish influence.
Pronunciation
Adverb
lickety-split (not comparable)
- Quickly; as fast as possible; in short order.
At the sound of the starting gun, they were off and running lickety-split.
I need tea right now, lickety-split.
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