PDQ (Pretty Damn Quick)§
Definition: Acronym for “pretty damn quick,” indicating something has occurred or should occur with considerable speed.
Synonyms:§
- ASAP (as soon as possible)
- Pronto
- At once
- In a jiffy
- On the double
Antonyms:§
- Slowly
- Leisurely
- At one’s own pace
- Eventually
Humor-filled Quotes:§
- “I’d tell you a joke about time travel, but you didn’t laugh pretty damn quick.” — Unknown
- “Patience is a virtue, but sometimes so is speed.” — ZA’s Speedy Sayings
Related Proverbs:§
- Better late than never.
(Though sometimes, you really need to be on time!) - Time and tide wait for no man.
(A gentle reminder why PDQ is sometimes crucial.)
Inspirations in Literature:§
- “The Hobbit” by J. R. R. Tolkien – Bilbo needed to leave Bag End pretty damn quick!
- “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams – Arthur Dent’s departure is gloriously ASAP!
Featured in Songs:§
- “ASAP” by T.I. – Rap about the urgency of taking quick action.
- “Got to hurry (PDQ)” by The Yardbirds – A classic tune emphasizing the speed.
Showcased in Movies:§
- “Speed” (1994) – A film where everything happens PDQ!
- “The Fast and the Furious” series – These movies define acting pretty damn quick, obviously.
May your days be as swift as Pegasus on a sugar rush, and your accomplishments arrive PDQ. Dive into life, proceed forward at breakneck speed, and never forget: sometimes the early bird catches the worm, but the quick hawk catches its meal without delay. Farewell, and may all your endeavors be realized… pretty damn quick!
— F. Expressly Quickie
