WORD MEANING
Lickety-split meaning
LIK-uh-tee-SPLIT · adverb
Very quickly; at great speed.
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Used to describe something done immediately or without delay.
An informal way to say 'right away' or 'in a flash'.
Informal adverb often used in casual speech to indicate rapid action.
Examples
She finished her homework lickety-split so she could go outside and play.
The ambulance arrived lickety-split after the emergency call.