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lickety-split


Definition of lickety-split

adverb

North American informal
  • as fast as possible:I took off lickety-split across the lawn

Origin:

early 19th century (in the phrase as fast as lickety 'at full speed'): from a fanciful extension of lick + split (verb)

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Definition of lickety-split in the US English dictionary
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