nimble

 
Pronunciation: /ˈnɪmb(ə)l/

adjective (nimbler, nimblest)

  • quick and light in movement or action; agile: with a deft motion of her nimble fingers
  • (of the mind) able to think and understand quickly: her mind was so nimble and she was so quick to learn

Origin:

Old English nǣmel 'quick to seize or comprehend', related to niman 'take', of Germanic origin. The -b- was added for ease of pronunciation