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
