rapid fire

adj — 3 senses

rapid fire

adjalso spelled rapid-fire
1

Quickly, with minimal time between occurrences.

  • The attorney peppered him with rapid fire questions, barely giving him time to reply.

rapid-fire

adj
1

Of a gun Able to fire bullets in quick succession.

2

Usually, Of a series of questions Delivered in a rapid continuous stream.

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