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quick-witted

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quick witted

Main Entry:: quick–wit·ted
Pronunciation:: \ˈkwik-ˈwi-təd\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 1530

: quick in perception and understanding : mentally alert

synonyms see intelligent

— quick–wit·ted·ly adverb

— quick–wit·ted·ness noun

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