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quick word

[/kwɪk wɜːrd/]
noun phrasepl: quick words
uma palavra rápida / conversa breve
1. A brief conversation or short exchange of words with someone
Can I have a quick word with you about the meeting?
Posso ter uma palavra rápida com você sobre a reunião?
2. A moment to speak privately with someone
I need a quick word with the manager before we leave.
Preciso de uma conversa rápida com o gerente antes de irmos.
NYC Slang
yo, lemme holler at you for a sec
Synonyms
brief conversationa momenta chata talka minute
Antonyms
long discussionlengthy conversationdetailed talk

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uma palavra rápida / uma conversa breve
Commonly used in business and informal contexts
Portugal
uma palavrinha / uma conversa rápida
Slightly more formal or colloquial depending on context

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a quick word with someone
a quick word to the wise
a word to the wise
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