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most Rikki-Tik en · ADJ

Etymology

Probably derived from the Rudyard Kipling character Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a fast-moving and quick-witted mongoose in the story of the same name.

Meanings

1. (US, not-comparable, slang) Quick, immediate.

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most Rikki-Tik en · ADV

Etymology

Probably derived from the Rudyard Kipling character Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a fast-moving and quick-witted mongoose in the story of the same name.

Meanings

1. (US, not-comparable, slang) Quickly, immediately.
   • "Poet? We're in. Give us a few minutes to secure the hall into D-Wing. Once I call, I'll need you most Rikki Tik to override the doors. Clear?" 2009, Patrick Todoroff, Running Black, page 17:

Forms

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most ricky-tick		alternative	lexicographic