quick as winking
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of quick as a wink.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
And then I got a shock, for a couple of ragged patriots standing close by, leaned over as Elliot moved, their eyes shining viciously, and quick as winking out came their pops, and I saw them ready and willing, yes, darned anxious to shoot.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “quick as winking” mean?
Synonym of quick as a wink.
Is “quick as winking” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.