Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ricky-tick

Adverb
/ˌrɪkiˈtɪk/
Definition
Ricky-tick is an adverb that means immediately or without delay.
Examples
  • You need to finish that report ricky-tick.
  • We’ll have to leave for the airport ricky-tick if we want to catch our flight.
  • She called him ricky-tick after realizing she was late.
Meaning
The term ricky-tick originates from military slang, and it emphasizes urgency or the need to act quickly.
Synonyms
  • Immediately
  • Right away
  • Without delay