Phrase guide

quick match

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A pyrotechnic fuse consisting of a cotton string, coated with black powder, confined in a paper tube.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An unranked match in a format that is more casual compared to the game's skirmish and competitive modes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see quick, match.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pikatulilanka — fuse
  • German: gedeckte Stoppine — fuse
  • Polish: but see lont — fuse