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PDQ

adverb, often not capitalized
\ ˌpē-(ˌ)dē-ˈkyü How to pronounce PDQ (audio) \

Definition of PDQ

: immediately
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Examples of PDQ in a Sentence

We need to hire someone PDQ. the boss wants the report, and he wants it PDQ

First Known Use of PDQ

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for PDQ

abbreviation of pretty damned quick

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PDQ

adverb
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English Language Learners Definition of PDQ

informal : as quickly as possible : immediately

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