quickthinking
adjectiveUK /ˌkwɪkˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
US /ˌkwɪkˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Being able to think of good ideas very fast.
Her quickthinking answer saved the team from losing the game.
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2. Able to react fast in a sudden or dangerous situation.
The quickthinking driver swerved just in time to avoid the dog.
3. Showing fast and clever problem-solving in a game or contest.
His quickthinking move won the chess match in only ten minutes.
4. The habit of making fast decisions without much delay.
Quickthinking is important when you are a firefighter.