How to Pronounce "quick and dirty"
expression
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdɝti
KWIK and DURR-tee or KWIK 'n DURR-tee
kwˈɪk/ /ˈænd/ /dˈɜːti
kw-IK and DUR-tee
Definition
Done fast and without attention to detail, usually as a temporary or simple solution when time is limited.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdɝti
British English
kwˈɪk/ /ˈænd/ /dˈɜːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIK and DURR-tee or KWIK 'n DURR-tee
UK
kw-IK and DUR-tee
Listen in Context
Let’s do a quick and dirty fix and worry about it later.
He wrote a quick and dirty report for the meeting.
They built a quick and dirty shelter before the storm hit.
Sometimes you just need a quick and dirty answer to keep things moving.