Pdq

Pronunciation: /piː diː kjuː/

Definitions of PDQ

noun PDQ is a noun that stands for 'Pretty Darn Quick'. It is often used as an abbreviation to indicate something is done or will be done very quickly.

Example Sentences

A1 I need to finish this PDQ.

A2 She completed the task PDQ.

B1 Please send me the report PDQ.

B2 The project needs to be completed PDQ.

C1 The urgent request must be done PDQ.

C2 The team worked PDQ to meet the deadline.

Examples of PDQ in a Sentence

formal The company requires all employees to submit their reports PDQ.

informal Hey, can you finish that task PDQ?

slang I need that information ASAP, PDQ!

figurative She made a decision PDQ, without hesitation.

Grammatical Forms of PDQ

• past tense: PDQed
• plural: PDQs
• comparative: more PDQ
• superlative: most PDQ
• present tense: PDQs
• future tense: will PDQ
• perfect tense: have PDQed
• continuous tense: is PDQing
• singular: PDQ
• positive degree: very PDQ
• infinitive: to PDQ
• gerund: PDQing
• participle: PDQed

Origin and Evolution of PDQ

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'PDQ' is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as an abbreviation for 'Pretty Damn Quick', 'PDQ' has evolved to represent 'Pretty Darn Quick' or simply 'Very quickly' in modern usage.