Quickie

/ˈkwɪki/ noun

Definition

Something done quickly or in a hurry, often used to describe something brief or fast (like a quick question or quick task).

Etymology

From 'quick' plus the diminutive suffix '-ie' (expressing informality or smallness). Popularized in informal English in the early 1900s.

Kelly Says

The '-ie' suffix makes words feel informal and casual—compare 'movie' (from 'moving picture'), 'hankie' (from 'handkerchief'), and 'quickie'—adding it instantly makes language feel friendlier!

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Sexual slang term that disproportionately carries misogynist assumptions about female pleasure, consent, and agency. Often used dismissively in contexts implying reduced female satisfaction.

Inclusive Usage

Avoid in intimate contexts due to embedded gendered power assumptions. Use neutral terms like 'brief' or 'hurried' instead.

Inclusive Alternatives

["brief","hurried encounter","rushed"]

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