PDQ
Pronunciation
/pˌiːdˌiːkjˈuː/

Definition & Meaning of "PDQ"in English

01

very quickly; immediately

Slang
Grammatical Information

What does "PDQ" mean in speed slang?

The term "PDQ" means "pretty damn quick" (or "pretty darn quick"), referring to something done very fast or urgently. The structure is an acronym-based slang abbreviation emphasizing speed and immediacy. It is informal usage commonly found in spoken and written English to stress that something should happen quickly or was completed rapidly.

Examples
I need that report PDQ, or we'll miss the deadline.
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