How to Pronounce "quick as a wink"
expression
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɪŋk
KWIK-uhz-uh-WINK
kwˈɪk/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /wˈɪŋk
KWIK-az-uh-WINK
Definition
An informal expression meaning extremely fast, as quickly as it takes to blink your eye. Used to describe things that happen almost instantly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɪŋk
British English
kwˈɪk/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /wˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIK-uhz-uh-WINK
UK
KWIK-az-uh-WINK
Listen in Context
She finished her homework quick as a wink.
The bus arrived quick as a wink.
He solved the puzzle quick as a wink.
If you blink, you'll miss it—she's quick as a wink.