lickety-split
Pronunciation: /ˌlɪkətɪˈsplɪt/
Definition of lickety-split
adverb
North American informalOrigin:
early 19th century (in the phrase as fast as lickety 'at full speed'): from a fanciful extension of lick + split (verb)
early 19th century (in the phrase as fast as lickety 'at full speed'): from a fanciful extension of lick + split (verb)