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The word quickie is a versatile noun used to describe tasks, repairs, or events completed with extreme speed. Whether you are talking about a hurried mechanical fix or a brief meeting, this term highlights the rapid nature of the action, often suggesting that thoroughness was sacrificed for time. This lesson explores the various meanings of quickie, from its literal definition as a hurried repair to its informal use in social and legal contexts. You will learn how to use it in everyday sentences and understand the nuances of its synonyms like rush job. Watch this lesson to master this common English noun.