"lickety-split" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Audio: en-us-lickety-split.ogg
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. Etymology templates: {{com|en|lickedy|split}} lickedy + split Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} lickety-split (not comparable)
  1. Quickly; as fast as possible; in short order. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: lickedy-split
    Sense id: en-lickety-split-en-adv-AtorTCiL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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