quickfish

noun
UK /ˈkwɪkfɪʃ/
US /ˈkwɪkfɪʃ/

A quickfish is a fish that swims very fast.

The little quickfish darted away before we could catch it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who moves or reacts very quickly.

Our new goalie is a real quickfish in the net.

3. A children's game in which players race to tag a fast-moving target.

The kids played quickfish in the pool all afternoon.

4. A nickname for a small, nimble boat used for fast trips.

He rowed his quickfish across the lake in minutes.