World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesQuick-change
/ˈkwɪk.tʃeɪndʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Involving or requiring very rapid changes of clothes, costumes, or appearance, especially by a performer on stage.
"The actress executed a breathtaking quick-change routine right behind the stage props."
- 1
The act of changing clothes or transforming appearance extremely quickly.
"She had only thirty seconds for a quick-change before her next entrance."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adverbial use of 'quick' combined with 'change', originating in the late 19th century theatrical context. It initially described the rapid alteration of costume by a single actor to portray multiple characters on stage, subsequently expanding into general usage for any rapid modification or transition.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Quick-change"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Quick-change" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
changement rapide
Transliteration: /ʃɑ̃ʒ.mɑ̃ ʁa.pid/
"Le spectacle nécessite un changement rapide de costume."
Verwandlungskünstler
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈvandlʊŋsˌkʏnstlɐ/
"Der Schauspieler vollführ einen rasanten Kostümwechsel."
trasformismo
Transliteration: /trasforˈmismo/
"Lo spettacolo è famoso per i numeri di trasformismo."
cambio rápido
Transliteration: /ˈkam.bjo ˈra.pi.ðo/
"La obra requiere un cambio rápido de vestuario entre escenas."
mudança rápida
Transliteration: /mũˈdɐ̃.sɐ ˈʁa.pi.dɐ/
"A atriz fez uma mudança rápida de roupa nos bastidores."
तुरंत वेश-परिवर्तन
Transliteration: /tu.ɾənt veːʃ pə.ɾi.vəɾ.t̪ən/
"नाटक में अभिनेता ने तुरंत वेश-परिवर्तन किया।"
快速变装
Transliteration: /kuài sù biàn zhuāng/
"这场表演需要演员进行快速变装。"
빠른 의상 교체
Transliteration: /ppareun uisang gyoche/
"무대 뒤에서 배우들의 빠른 의상 교체가 이루어졌다."
早変わり
Transliteration: /hayagawari/
"舞台裏での見事な早変わりが観客を魅了した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Quick-change"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.