50 Similes for Quick With Meanings & Sentences
Similes for Quick
1. Quick as a flash
Meaning: Extremely fast.
In a Sentence: He disappeared as quick as a flash before anyone noticed.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as lightning, Swift as a blink.
2. Quick as lightning
Meaning: Extremely fast or speedy.
In a Sentence: She finished her homework as quickly as lightning so she could go play outside.
Other Ways to Say: Speedy as a cheetah, Swift as an arrow.
3. Quick as a hiccup
Meaning: Very fast and sudden.
In a Sentence: The error appeared as quick as a hiccup.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a snap, Swift as a glitch.
4. Quick as a bunny
Meaning: Moving or acting swiftly.
In a Sentence: Jimmy finished his chores quickly as a bunny so he could go to the park with his friends.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as a hare, Rapid as a rabbit.
5. Quick as a blink
Meaning: Happens very fast.
In a Sentence: The moment passed as quick as a blink.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as an eye flicker, Instant as a breath.
6. Quick as thought
Meaning: Extremely fast, like thinking.
In a Sentence: The solution came to him as quick as thought.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a spark, Rapid as memory.
7. Quick as a whip
Meaning: Very fast and sharp in action.
In a Sentence: She’s quick as a whip when it comes to solving puzzles.
Other Ways to Say: Sharp as a tack, Swift as reflex.
8. Quick as a fox
Meaning: Both fast and clever.
In a Sentence: He dodged the question as quick as a fox.
Other Ways to Say: Cunning as a cat, Swift as a weasel.
9. Quick as a squirrel
Meaning: Very agile and fast.
In a Sentence: The child climbed the tree as quick as a squirrel.
Other Ways to Say: Nimble as a monkey, Fast as a chipmunk.
10. Quick as a cat
Meaning: Fast and agile.
In a Sentence: She dodged the falling book as quick as a cat.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as a leopard, Agile as a panther.
11. Quick as a wink
Meaning: Happens instantly.
In a Sentence: The opportunity disappeared as quick as a wink.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a glance, Swift as a flash.
12. Quick as a hummingbird
Meaning: Rapid and fluttery in movement.
In a Sentence: His hands moved as quick as a hummingbird’s wings.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as a blur, Rapid as motion.
13. Quick as a deer
Meaning: Swift in movement.
In a Sentence: The runner took off as quick as a deer.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as an antelope, Fast as a gazelle.
14. Quick as a shooting star
Meaning: Brief and fast.
In a Sentence: Her visit was as quick as a shooting star across the sky.
Other Ways to Say: Fleeting as light, Fast as fire.
15. Quick as a jet
Meaning: Extremely fast like an aircraft.
In a Sentence: He solved the puzzle as quick as a jet takes off.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as a plane, Swift as sound.
16. Quick as a snap
Meaning: Happens instantly.
In a Sentence: The decision was made as quick as a snap.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as a click, Instant as a flash.
17. Quick as a racecar
Meaning: Incredibly fast.
In a Sentence: He typed the answer as quick as a racecar zooms.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as NASCAR, Speedy as a rocket.
18. Quick as a cheetah
Meaning: The fastest animal — very speedy.
In a Sentence: She ran across the field as quick as a cheetah.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as a leopard, Swift as a lioness.
19. Quick as a breeze
Meaning: Light and fast.
In a Sentence: The wind changed direction as quick as a breeze.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as wind, Light as air.
20. Quick as a sneeze
Meaning: Happens in a sudden moment.
In a Sentence: His reaction was as quick as a sneeze.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a jolt, Sudden as a cough.
21. Quick as a spark
Meaning: Very fast and bright.
In a Sentence: The idea hit her as quick as a spark.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a flame, Fast as firelight.
22. Quick as a bullet
Meaning: Extremely fast and forceful.
In a Sentence: He dashed across the street as quick as a bullet.
Other Ways to Say: Speedy as a missile, Fast as a shot.
23. Quick as a heartbeat
Meaning: Happens quickly, tied to emotion.
In a Sentence: She agreed in a heartbeat — quick and sure.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a pulse, Swift as a thump.
24. Quick as dominoes falling
Meaning: Chain reaction speed.
In a Sentence: The kids ran out of the class as quick as dominoes falling.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as chain lightning, Rapid as rhythm.
25. Quick as a jackrabbit
Meaning: Very fast in fleeing.
In a Sentence: He escaped the room as quick as a jackrabbit.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as a hare, Fast as a leap.
26. Quick as a mouse
Meaning: Fast and quiet.
In a Sentence: She tiptoed away as quick as a mouse.
Other Ways to Say: Silent and fast, Swift as a shadow.
27. Quick as a snapdragon
Meaning: Fast like a sudden blooming.
In a Sentence: Her anger flared as quick as a snapdragon opens.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as firecrackers, Fast as bloom.
28. Quick as a dart
Meaning: Straight and fast.
In a Sentence: He moved through the crowd as quick as a dart.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as an arrow, Swift as a javelin.
29. Quick as a click
Meaning: As fast as clicking a button.
In a Sentence: The app loaded as quick as a click.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a tap, Fast as a switch.
30. Quick as a camera flash
Meaning: Instant and bright.
In a Sentence: The memory came back as quick as a camera flash.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as light, Sudden as a glare.
31. Quick as a reflex
Meaning: Automatic and immediate.
In a Sentence: She caught the glass as quick as a reflex.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as instinct, Swift as a twitch.
32. Quick as the wind
Meaning: Extremely swift.
In a Sentence: The rider was gone as quick as the wind.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as a gust, Fast as air.
33. Quick as a ripple
Meaning: Fast but smooth.
In a Sentence: Her answer came as quick as a ripple on water.
Other Ways to Say: Flowing as waves, Smooth as silk.
34. Quick as a spark plug
Meaning: Instant ignition.
In a Sentence: He started the engine as quick as a spark plug fires.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as ignition, Instant as power.
35. Quick as time
Meaning: As fast as time flies.
In a Sentence: The vacation ended as quick as time.
Other Ways to Say: Fleeting as moments, Swift as hours.
36. Quick as a rabbit
Meaning: Rapid and hopping fast.
In a Sentence: He jumped over the fence as quick as a rabbit.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as a hare, Fast as a hopper.
37. Quick as reflexes
Meaning: Immediate, natural response.
In a Sentence: She ducked as quick as reflexes kicked in.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as reaction, Swift as instinct.
38. Quick as digital speed
Meaning: Ultra-modern fast.
In a Sentence: The file downloaded as quick as digital speed.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as fiber, Rapid as tech.
39. Quick as a ninja
Meaning: Fast and stealthy.
In a Sentence: He snuck into the room as quick as a ninja.
Other Ways to Say: Silent as a shadow, Fast as a ghost.
40. Quick as a tap
Meaning: As fast as tapping a screen.
In a Sentence: The screen responded as quick as a tap.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a touch, Fast as tech.
41. Quick as a drumbeat
Meaning: Rhythmic and fast.
In a Sentence: Her heart pounded as quick as a drumbeat.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as rhythm, Rapid as sound.
42. Quick as a signal
Meaning: Fast transmission.
In a Sentence: The news spread as quick as a signal.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a ping, Swift as a message.
43. Quick as instinct
Meaning: Natural, fast reaction.
In a Sentence: He pulled her back as quick as instinct.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as a blink, Instant as gut feeling.
44. Quick as a slingshot
Meaning: Fast release and motion.
In a Sentence: He was off the couch as quick as a slingshot.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as a launch, Swift as a pull.
45. Quick as a flick
Meaning: Fast and short.
In a Sentence: He turned off the light as quick as a flick.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as a twitch, Fast as a snap.
46. Quick as a signal fire
Meaning: Speed of communication.
In a Sentence: Word traveled as quick as a signal fire.
Other Ways to Say: Fast as smoke, Swift as beacon.
47. Quick as wildfire
Meaning: Spreading fast.
In a Sentence: Rumors spread as quick as wildfire.
Other Ways to Say: Rapid as flame, Swift as gossip.
48. Quick as your shadow
Meaning: Always fast and close.
In a Sentence: She was behind him as quick as his shadow.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as reflection, Fast as presence.
49. Quick as a magician’s trick
Meaning: So fast you barely notice.
In a Sentence: He switched the cards as quick as a magician’s trick.
Other Ways to Say: Swift as illusion, Fast as sleight.
50. Quick as your next breath
Meaning: Natural and fast.
In a Sentence: Her response came as quick as your next breath.
Other Ways to Say: Instant as air, Swift as inhale.
