Cool MateMeaning of Quick and dirty
Done quickly with minimal effort or care.
In simple words: Something done fast and without care.
Quick and dirty in a sentence
- We had to make a quick and dirty presentation for the meeting.
- This report is just a quick and dirty summary of the findings.
- He did a quick and dirty job on the repairs, and they broke again.
- They put together a quick and dirty prototype for the client.
- Her quick and dirty method saved us time during the project.
How to use Quick and dirty
Use this idiom when you need to describe a task done quickly but not very carefully. It's suitable for casual conversations, but avoid it in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of a rushed meal that's quick but not well-cooked.
Related words
Collocations with Quick and dirty
- quick and dirty solution
- quick and dirty fix
- quick and dirty job
Common mistakes with Quick and dirty
- Misused in formal contexts.
- Confused with 'quick and clean' which implies neatness.
- Used too literally instead of idiomatically.
Quick and dirty appears in
Quick and dirty in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سريع وغير متقن
شيء تم بسرعة وبدون اهتمام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তাড়াতাড়ি এবং নোংরা
তাড়াতাড়ি এবং যত্ন ছাড়াই কিছু করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Schnell und schmutzig
Etwas, das schnell und ohne viel Sorgfalt gemacht wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Rápido y sucio
Algo hecho rápido y sin mucho cuidado.
- Persianفارسی
سریع و بیدقت
چیزی که سریع و بدون دقت انجام میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Rapide et sale
Quelque chose fait vite et sans soin.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जल्दी और लापरवाही से
कोई काम जो तेज़ी से और बिना ध्यान दिए किया गया हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Veloce e sporco
Qualcosa fatto in fretta e senza troppa attenzione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rápido e porco
Algo feito rápido e sem muito capricho.
- RussianРусский
На скорую руку, кое-как
Что-то сделанное быстро и без особого старания.
- Urduاردو
جلدی اور غیر معیاری
کوئی کام جو جلدی سے اور بغیر زیادہ توجہ کے کیا جائے۔
- Chinese中文
仓促完成的，粗制滥造的
就是做得很快，但不太用心。
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Frequently asked questions about Quick and dirty
What does Quick and dirty mean?
Something done fast and without care.
What is the definition of Quick and dirty?
Done quickly with minimal effort or care.
How do you use Quick and dirty in a sentence?
We had to make a quick and dirty presentation for the meeting.
Can you give another example of Quick and dirty?
This report is just a quick and dirty summary of the findings.
What are synonyms for Quick and dirty?
Common alternatives include hasty, sloppy, raw, careless, impromptu.
What words go with Quick and dirty?
It commonly pairs with quick and dirty solution, quick and dirty fix, quick and dirty job.
What are common mistakes when using Quick and dirty?
Misused in formal contexts. Confused with 'quick and clean' which implies neatness. Used too literally instead of idiomatically.
How do you pronounce Quick and dirty?
US: //kwɪk ənd ˈdɜrti//, UK: //kwɪk ənd ˈdɜːti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Quick and dirty formal or informal?
"Quick and dirty" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Quick and dirty?
Use this idiom when you need to describe a task done quickly but not very carefully. It's suitable for casual conversations, but avoid it in formal writing.