pdq

/piːdiːˈkwɛst/

Definitions

1. adverb

short for ‘pretty darn quick’, extremely quickly or promptly

“The food was served pdq, and we were all eating within 10 minutes.”

2. noun

a post office or mail service that delivers mail quickly or at a specific time

“The pdq on Main Street offers same-day delivery for packages.”

Synonyms

  • promptly
  • swiftly

Antonyms

  • hesitantly
  • slowly