prestoadv.n.adj.int.

Brit.

/ˈprɛstəʊ/, U.S.

/ˈprɛstoʊ/

Origin: A borrowing from Italian. Etymon: Italian presto.

Etymology: < Italian presto (adverb) soon, in a short time (13th cent.), quickly, hurriedly, promptly (1353; 1555 or earlier in musical use), (adjective) quick, prompt (c1300; 1720 in musical use; the uses as noun and interjection are apparently not paralleled in Italian) < classical Latin praestō (see prest adj. and adv.).The musical uses show a separate borrowing from Italian. N.E.D. (1908), which treats the conjuring and musical senses in separate entries, gives only a non-naturalized pronunciation (pre·sto) /ˈpresto/ for the latter.

A. adv.

†1. Quickly, immediately, at once; suddenly; frequently used by conjurors in various commands, as presto, be gone, etc. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > time > relative time > immediacy > [adverb]

soonc825

ratheeOE

rathelyeOE

rekeneOE

rekenlyOE

thereright971

anonOE

forth ona1000

coflyc1000

ferlyc1000

radlyOE

swiftlyc1000

unyoreOE

yareOE

at the forme (also first) wordOE

nowOE

shortlya1050

rightOE

here-rightlOE

right anonlOE

anonc1175

forthrightc1175

forthwithalc1175

skeetc1175

swithc1175

with and withc1175

anon-rightc1225

anon-rights?c1225

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lightly?c1225

quickly?c1225

tidelyc1225

fastlyc1275

hastilyc1275

i-radlichec1275

as soon asc1290

aright1297

bedenea1300

in little wevea1300

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alrightc1300

as fast (as)c1300

at firstc1300

in placec1300

in the placec1300

mididonec1300

outrightc1300

prestc1300

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titec1300

without delayc1300

that stounds1303

rada1325

readya1325

apacec1325

albedenec1330

as (also also) titec1330

as blivec1330

as line rightc1330

as straight as linec1330

in anec1330

in presentc1330

newlyc1330

suddenlyc1330

titelyc1330

yernec1330

as soon1340

prestly1340

streckly1340

swithly?1370

evenlya1375

redelya1375

redlya1375

rifelya1375

yeplya1375

at one blastc1380

fresha1382

ripelyc1384

presentc1385

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without arrestc1385

readilyc1390

in the twinkling of a looka1393

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swifta1400

maintenantc1400

out of handc1400

wightc1400

at a startc1405

immediately1420

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onenec1429

forwithc1430

downright?a1439

agatec1440

at a tricec1440

right forth1440

withouten wonec1440

whipc1460

forthwith1461

undelayed1470

incessantly1472

at a momentc1475

right nowc1475

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incontinently1484

promptly1490

in the nonce?a1500

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on (upon, in) the instant1509

in short1513

at a clap1519

by and by1526

straightway1526

at a twitch1528

at the first chop1528

maintenantly1528

on a tricea1529

with a tricec1530

at once1531

belively1532

straightwaysa1533

short days1533

undelayedly1534

fro hand1535

indelayedly1535

straight forth1536

betimesc1540

livelyc1540

upononc1540

suddenly1544

at one (or a) dash?1550

at (the) first dash?1550

instantly1552

forth of hand1564

upon the nines1568

on the nail1569

at (also in, with) a thoughtc1572

indilately1572

summarily1578

at one (a) chop1581

amain1587

straightwise1588

extempore1593

presto1598

upon the place1600

directly1604

instant1604

just now1606

with a siserary1607

promiscuously1609

at (in) one (an) instant1611

on (also upon) the momenta1616

at (formerly also on or upon) sight1617

hand to fist1634

fastisha1650

nextly1657

to rights1663

straightaway1663

slap1672

at first bolt1676

point-blank1679

in point1680

offhand1686

instanter1688

sonica1688

flush1701

like a thought1720

in a crack1725

momentary1725

bumbye1727

clacka1734

plumba1734

right away1734

momentarily1739

momentaneously1753

in a snap1768

right off1771

straight an end1778

abruptedly1784

in a whistle1784

slap-bang1785

bang?1795

right off the reel1798

in a whiff1800

in a flash1801

like a shot1809

momently1812

in a brace or couple of shakes1816

in a gird1825

(all) in a rush1829

in (also at, on) short (also quick) order1830

straightly1830

toot sweetc1830

in two twos1838

rectly1843

quick-stick1844

short metre1848

right1849

at the drop of a (occasionally the) hat1854

off the hooks1860

quicksticks1860

straight off1873

bang off1886

away1887

in quick sticks (also in a quick stick)1890

ek dum1895

tout de suite1895

bung1899

one time1899

prompt1910

yesterday1911

in two ups1934

presto changeo1946

now-now1966

presto change1987

society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > legerdemain, etc. > formula [interjection]

hey-passa1593

presto1598

hey or high jingo!1670

hiccius doccius1676

hey presto1732

presto changeo1905

1598 G. Chapman Blinde Begger of Alexandria sig. B4^v I will, I will presto and I wil follow thee.

1609 B. Jonson Case is Alterd i. sig. A2 Presto. Go to, a word to the wise, away, flie? vanish.

1622 J. Mabbe tr. M. Alemán Rogue i. 47 Crying out Presto, bee gone,..he flyes away in the ayre.

1681 J. Oldham Satyrs upon Jesuits 92 Hey Jingo, Sirs! What's this? 'tis Bread you see; Presto be gone! 'tis now a Deity.

1721 J. Swift Bubble 6 Put in your Money fairly told; Presto be gone——'Tis here agen.

1795 R. Cumberland Wheel of Fortune Epil. Whilst like a conjurer's ball—presto! be gone!

1836 ‘C. Caustic’ Terrible Tractoration (U.S. ed. 3) i. 19 Our all-efficient verbum sat Will presto raise almighty mobs, Inured to cruel dirty jobs.

1879 J. R. Planché Sleeping Beauty ii. ii. 87 Lose not an instant,..O! Time, by the forelock, Catch him, and hold him presto.

2. Music. As a musical direction: quickly; in a fast tempo.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > the arts > music > written or printed music > directions > [adverb] > for tempo

adagio1680

presto1680

vivace1683

largo1702

allegrettoc1710

allegro1721

larghetto1724

lent1724

lento1724

moderato1724

prestissimo1724

stretto1740

a tempo1740

lentamente1762

accelerando1784

rallentando1786

ritardando1806

ritenuto1826

rit.1833

rapido1841

stringendo1853

lentando1854

allargando1873

rall.1876

trascinando1876

animato1879

largando1883

mässig1884

più mosso1931

1680 A. B. Synopsis Vocal Musick xi. 19 The secondary signs of the Tact or Time are certain words used by the Italians, and afterwards also of others, to wit, Adagio, and Presto, signifying, that such a part of a Song where Adagio is written, is to be Sung slower, and where Presto, swifter.

1740 J. Grassineau tr. S. De Brossard Musical Dict. 3 The usual six distinctions succeed each other in the following order, Grave, Adagio, Largo, Vivace, Allegro, and Presto.

1752 C. Avison Ess. Musical Expression 107 The words Andante, Presto, Allegro, &c., are differently apply'd in the different kinds of Music.

1804 C. Dibdin Harmonic Preceptor iii. 124 Non troppo presto, or non troppo largo..means, play not presto or largo too much.

1940 A. E. Wier Piano iv. iii. 276 Staccato sixteenth notes played ‘adagio’ will sound much shorter than the same notes played ‘presto’.

1991 San Francisco Chron. (Nexis) 23 Feb. The breathless finale, which Haydn marked ‘Vivace’ but the group played presto.

B. n.

1. An exclamation of ‘presto!’. Also figurative.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [noun] > spell > incantation > word used in or as

abracadabra1565

hocus-pocus1632

prestoa1640

abraxas1713

abrasax1737

sesame1785

open sesame1814

karakia1832

white rabbits1905

a1640 J. Fletcher et al. Beggers Bush iii. i, in F. Beaumont & J. Fletcher Comedies & Trag. (1647) sig. Ll2/2 1 B. Cloakes? looke about ye boyes: mine's gone. 2 B. A —— juggle 'em? [Pox] —— o' their Prestoes: mine's gone too.

a1677 I. Barrow Wks. (1686) III. 185 Neither..a spirit, that will be conjured down by a charm, or with a Presto driven away.

1864 A. J. Evans Macaria xi. 141 Clouds which ceaselessly shift their coloring and their forms at the presto of wizard winds.

2004 Santa Fe New Mexican (Nexis) 7 Aug. e1 A shift of seasons in a presto!

2. A movement, piece, or passage in a fast tempo.

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society > leisure > the arts > music > piece of music > type of piece > [noun] > piece in specific manner

amoroso1769

andante1785

maestoso1794

agitato1797

presto1842

andantino1845

scherzino1884

scherzetto1907

grandioso1914

strepitoso1966

society > leisure > the arts > music > piece of music > section of piece of music > [noun] > main division of opus > types of movement

allegro1683

amoroso1769

finale1783

adagio1785

andante1785

appassionato1838

trio1840

presto1842

andantino1845

adagietto1852

scherzo1852

scherzando1876

galanterie1911

1842 Times 13 May 7/5 The overture commences with an andante movement..which is followed by a spirited presto.

1888 Mrs. H. Ward Robert Elsmere III. v. xxxi. 13 How the Presto flew as though all the winds were behind it.

1944 D. Tovey Chamber Music x. 135 As to the following presto it is, perhaps, well to guard oneself against a misconception.

1961 A. Hopkins Talking about Symphonies i. iv. 63 The same cascade of notes with which the movement had begun sweeps us back into a final tumultuous Presto.

1992 Classic CD 25 May 57/1 Nine consecutive slow movements and a short Presto; this is Haydn's nearest approach to a requiem.

C. adj.

1. Originally: †ready, at hand, immediate (obsolete). Now: of the nature of a magical transformation; rapid, quick, instantaneous.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > [adjective] > prepared or ready

i-radc888

yarec888

i-redec1000

i-redya1175

boundc1175

graith?c1225

aready1250

alreadyc1275

readyc1275

armedc1300

prestc1300

bentc1330

ripec1330

purveyed1435

mature?1440

apt1474

habile1485

in (a) case to (also for)1523

provided1533

in procinct1540

weeping-ripe1548

furnished1553

fit1569

preta1600

expedite1604

predy1613

procinct1618

foreprepared1642

presto1644

apparated1663

(ready) in one's gears1664

fallow1850

standby1893

organized1926

(to be) all set1949

the world > time > relative time > immediacy > [adjective]

ferlyc893

cofc1000

swiftc1000

smarta1325

suddenc1390

undelayed1439

wightlaykec1450

short1480

present1489

indelayed1523

on or upon a (or the) sudden1558

immediate1569

instant1598

momentaneous1657

abrupt1725

presto1767

summary1771

momentary1799

pistolgraph1859

fast1863

the world > action or operation > manner of action > rapidity or speed of action or operation > [adjective]

hiefulc1230

hastyc1330

swift1340

graithfula1400

yedera1400

short1480

speedy1529

expedite1540

quick1548

postingc1553

hasting1566

rushing1694

nimble1707

presto1767

presto change1835

quick-action1887

presto changeo1923

knife-edge1969

light speed1987

the world > time > duration > shortness or brevity in time > [adjective] > instantaneous

instantany1633

unmomentary1635

instantaneal1644

instantaneous1651

touch and go1682

presto1767

snappy1872

overnighta1911

durationless1919

split-second1946

on the spot1960

society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > legerdemain, etc. > [adjective]

juggling?1531

sleight1533

prestigious?1534

juggled1536

conjuring1552

legerdemain1576

prestigiatory1588

hocus-pocus1668

presto1826

prestidigital1856

prestidigitatory1860

prestidigitatorial1861

presto changeo1923

1644 J. Bulwer Chirologia 100 Upon the hearing of which watchword they were to be presto and at Hand to execute their dumbe commands.

1767 ‘Coriat Junior’ Another Traveller! I. 80 Instantaneously she betook herself to presto-prayer.

1826 H. N. Coleridge Six Months W. Indies (1832) 285 There is no hocus pocus.., no presto movements.

1877 Paperhanger, Painter, Grainer 107 The presto system [of graining] is very useful where work is required to be done out of hand, as it may be varnished almost immediately.

1993 Empire Aug. 27/4 Chechik directs in a languid, almost distracted fashion, never hurrying things along until he arrives at the heart-tugging finale and swiftly wraps it up with a presto! resolution.

2. Music. Played in a fast tempo; quick. Also in extended use.

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > rate of motion > swiftness > [adjective]

swiftc888

swifta1050

currentc1300

quickc1300

hastivea1325

hastyc1330

ingnel1340

swiftyc1380

speedfula1387

fasta1400

swippingc1420

speedy1487

fleet1528

tite?a1540

scudding1545

flighty1552

suddenly1556

flight1581

feathered1587

Pegasean1590

wing-footed1591

swift-winged?1592

thought-swift-flying1595

wind-winged?1596

swallow-winged1597

Pegasarian1607

skelping1607

rapid1608

night-swifta1616

celerious1632

clipping1635

perniciousa1656

volatile1655

quick-foot1658

meteorous1667

windy1697

high-flying1710

fleet-footed1726

aliped1727

wickc1760

velocious1775

flight-performing1785

fast-going1800

fast-moving1802

meteor1803

wight-wapping1830

fleety1841

speeding1847

swiftening1848

two-forty1855

fire-swift1865

pennate1870

spinning1882

percursory1884

zippy1889

meteoric1895

pacy1906

presto1952

?1790 A. Macdonald Laura II. xxxiv. 222 He said they were infernal blunders, although they had escaped his notice in the hurry of execution, it being a presto movement.

1842 Times 13 May 7/5 She supplicates the goddess in a soft andante air, which is followed by a presto recitative.

1861 ‘G. Eliot’ Silas Marner xi. 207 Mr Macey..twirled his thumbs with a presto movement as his eyes followed Godfrey up the dance.

1952 A. Christie They do it with Mirrors i. 9 Everyone's life has a tempo. Ruth's was presto whereas Miss Marple's was..adagio.

1976 C. Bermant Coming Home ii. vii. 215 I was an andante being in a presto setting.

2005 Wisconsin State Jrnl. (Nexis) 16 Apr. c5 She played a difficult work with seeming ease, from the bold opening cadenza..right through to the final powerful and demanding presto passages.

D. int.

Announcing the climax of a conjuring trick or a sudden transformation. Frequently in hey presto int. at hey int. 3d.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [interjection] > magic word

presto change1812

presto1821

shazam1940

1821 Ld. Byron Vision Judgm. lxxviii The moment that you had pronounced him one, Presto! his face changed, and he was another.

1892 E. Reeves Homeward Bound 72 You pressed a bell, the boy appeared with his lift, and, presto! you are in the street again.

1923 R. Macaulay Told by Idiot iv. ix. 278 To clap one's hands, twice, thrice, and presto! an elegant meal.

1939 Fortune Nov. 7 (advt.) The typist merely touches a tiny lever, positions the typewriter carriage and—presto—the margin is set.

1971 A. Hailey Wheels xxii. 327 Presto! The chief remembered where he had heard the name Trenton before.

1996 BBC Good Food Oct. 65 (advt.) Just one quick squeeze and presto! A stir fry in seconds.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	presto
释义	prestov. Brit. /ˈprɛstəʊ/, U.S. /ˈprɛstoʊ/ Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: presto adv. Etymology: < presto adv. colloquial. transitive. To convey, transform, etc., by or as if by magic; to conjure. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > [verb (transitive)] > convey or transfer (as if) by magic conjure1567 presto1831 1831 Examiner 92/2 The man of magic must have ‘prestoed’ the watch into his own pocket. 1853 Fraser's Mag. 47 19 The latter, by a process of etymological conjuring..have sought to presto thunnus out of tannim. 1938 Zanesville (Ohio) Signal 14 Sept. 4/2 Girls used to say, ‘Ma, Joe's been making eyes at me,’ and Fisher prestoed the line into a popular tune—‘Ma, He's Making Eyes at Me.’ 1989 Orange County (Calif.) Register (Nexis) 9 Jan. f1 The popular illusionist..prestoed several million dollars' worth of tricks and sets and cranes and television cameras into the Orange County Performing Arts Center. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). prestoadv.n.adj.int. Brit. /ˈprɛstəʊ/, U.S. /ˈprɛstoʊ/ Origin: A borrowing from Italian. Etymon: Italian presto. Etymology: < Italian presto (adverb) soon, in a short time (13th cent.), quickly, hurriedly, promptly (1353; 1555 or earlier in musical use), (adjective) quick, prompt (c1300; 1720 in musical use; the uses as noun and interjection are apparently not paralleled in Italian) < classical Latin praestō (see prest adj. and adv.).The musical uses show a separate borrowing from Italian. N.E.D. (1908), which treats the conjuring and musical senses in separate entries, gives only a non-naturalized pronunciation (pre·sto) /ˈpresto/ for the latter. A. adv. †1. Quickly, immediately, at once; suddenly; frequently used by conjurors in various commands, as presto, be gone, etc. Obsolete. 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Chapman Blinde Begger of Alexandria sig. B4^v I will, I will presto and I wil follow thee. 1609 B. Jonson Case is Alterd i. sig. A2 Presto. Go to, a word to the wise, away, flie? vanish. View more context for this quotation 1622 J. Mabbe tr. M. Alemán Rogue i. 47 Crying out Presto, bee gone,..he flyes away in the ayre. 1681 J. Oldham Satyrs upon Jesuits 92 Hey Jingo, Sirs! What's this? 'tis Bread you see; Presto be gone! 'tis now a Deity. 1721 J. Swift Bubble 6 Put in your Money fairly told; Presto be gone——'Tis here agen. 1795 R. Cumberland Wheel of Fortune Epil. Whilst like a conjurer's ball—presto! be gone! 1836 ‘C. Caustic’ Terrible Tractoration (U.S. ed. 3) i. 19 Our all-efficient verbum sat Will presto raise almighty mobs, Inured to cruel dirty jobs. 1879 J. R. Planché Sleeping Beauty ii. ii. 87 Lose not an instant,..O! Time, by the forelock, Catch him, and hold him presto. 2. Music. As a musical direction: quickly; in a fast tempo. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > written or printed music > directions > [adverb] > for tempo adagio1680 presto1680 vivace1683 largo1702 allegrettoc1710 allegro1721 larghetto1724 lent1724 lento1724 moderato1724 prestissimo1724 stretto1740 a tempo1740 lentamente1762 accelerando1784 rallentando1786 ritardando1806 ritenuto1826 rit.1833 rapido1841 stringendo1853 lentando1854 allargando1873 rall.1876 trascinando1876 animato1879 largando1883 mässig1884 più mosso1931 1680 A. B. Synopsis Vocal Musick xi. 19 The secondary signs of the Tact or Time are certain words used by the Italians, and afterwards also of others, to wit, Adagio, and Presto, signifying, that such a part of a Song where Adagio is written, is to be Sung slower, and where Presto, swifter. 1740 J. Grassineau tr. S. De Brossard Musical Dict. 3 The usual six distinctions succeed each other in the following order, Grave, Adagio, Largo, Vivace, Allegro, and Presto. 1752 C. Avison Ess. Musical Expression 107 The words Andante, Presto, Allegro, &c., are differently apply'd in the different kinds of Music. 1804 C. Dibdin Harmonic Preceptor iii. 124 Non troppo presto, or non troppo largo..means, play not presto or largo too much. 1940 A. E. Wier Piano iv. iii. 276 Staccato sixteenth notes played ‘adagio’ will sound much shorter than the same notes played ‘presto’. 1991 San Francisco Chron. (Nexis) 23 Feb. The breathless finale, which Haydn marked ‘Vivace’ but the group played presto. B. n. 1. An exclamation of ‘presto!’. Also figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [noun] > spell > incantation > word used in or as abracadabra1565 hocus-pocus1632 prestoa1640 abraxas1713 abrasax1737 sesame1785 open sesame1814 karakia1832 white rabbits1905 a1640 J. Fletcher et al. Beggers Bush iii. i, in F. Beaumont & J. Fletcher Comedies & Trag. (1647) sig. Ll2/2 1 B. Cloakes? looke about ye boyes: mine's gone. 2 B. A —— juggle 'em? [Pox] —— o' their Prestoes: mine's gone too. a1677 I. Barrow Wks. (1686) III. 185 Neither..a spirit, that will be conjured down by a charm, or with a Presto driven away. 1864 A. J. Evans Macaria xi. 141 Clouds which ceaselessly shift their coloring and their forms at the presto of wizard winds. 2004 Santa Fe New Mexican (Nexis) 7 Aug. e1 A shift of seasons in a presto! 2. A movement, piece, or passage in a fast tempo. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > piece of music > type of piece > [noun] > piece in specific manner amoroso1769 andante1785 maestoso1794 agitato1797 presto1842 andantino1845 scherzino1884 scherzetto1907 grandioso1914 strepitoso1966 society > leisure > the arts > music > piece of music > section of piece of music > [noun] > main division of opus > types of movement allegro1683 amoroso1769 finale1783 adagio1785 andante1785 appassionato1838 trio1840 presto1842 andantino1845 adagietto1852 scherzo1852 scherzando1876 galanterie1911 1842 Times 13 May 7/5 The overture commences with an andante movement..which is followed by a spirited presto. 1888 Mrs. H. Ward Robert Elsmere III. v. xxxi. 13 How the Presto flew as though all the winds were behind it. 1944 D. Tovey Chamber Music x. 135 As to the following presto it is, perhaps, well to guard oneself against a misconception. 1961 A. Hopkins Talking about Symphonies i. iv. 63 The same cascade of notes with which the movement had begun sweeps us back into a final tumultuous Presto. 1992 Classic CD 25 May 57/1 Nine consecutive slow movements and a short Presto; this is Haydn's nearest approach to a requiem. C. adj. 1. Originally: †ready, at hand, immediate (obsolete). Now: of the nature of a magical transformation; rapid, quick, instantaneous. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > [adjective] > prepared or ready i-radc888 yarec888 i-redec1000 i-redya1175 boundc1175 graith?c1225 aready1250 alreadyc1275 readyc1275 armedc1300 prestc1300 bentc1330 ripec1330 purveyed1435 mature?1440 apt1474 habile1485 in (a) case to (also for)1523 provided1533 in procinct1540 weeping-ripe1548 furnished1553 fit1569 preta1600 expedite1604 predy1613 procinct1618 foreprepared1642 presto1644 apparated1663 (ready) in one's gears1664 fallow1850 standby1893 organized1926 (to be) all set1949 the world > time > relative time > immediacy > [adjective] ferlyc893 cofc1000 swiftc1000 smarta1325 suddenc1390 undelayed1439 wightlaykec1450 short1480 present1489 indelayed1523 on or upon a (or the) sudden1558 immediate1569 instant1598 momentaneous1657 abrupt1725 presto1767 summary1771 momentary1799 pistolgraph1859 fast1863 the world > action or operation > manner of action > rapidity or speed of action or operation > [adjective] hiefulc1230 hastyc1330 swift1340 graithfula1400 yedera1400 short1480 speedy1529 expedite1540 quick1548 postingc1553 hasting1566 rushing1694 nimble1707 presto1767 presto change1835 quick-action1887 presto changeo1923 knife-edge1969 light speed1987 the world > time > duration > shortness or brevity in time > [adjective] > instantaneous instantany1633 unmomentary1635 instantaneal1644 instantaneous1651 touch and go1682 presto1767 snappy1872 overnighta1911 durationless1919 split-second1946 on the spot1960 society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > legerdemain, etc. > [adjective] juggling?1531 sleight1533 prestigious?1534 juggled1536 conjuring1552 legerdemain1576 prestigiatory1588 hocus-pocus1668 presto1826 prestidigital1856 prestidigitatory1860 prestidigitatorial1861 presto changeo1923 1644 J. Bulwer Chirologia 100 Upon the hearing of which watchword they were to be presto and at Hand to execute their dumbe commands. 1767 ‘Coriat Junior’ Another Traveller! I. 80 Instantaneously she betook herself to presto-prayer. 1826 H. N. Coleridge Six Months W. Indies (1832) 285 There is no hocus pocus.., no presto movements. 1877 Paperhanger, Painter, Grainer 107 The presto system [of graining] is very useful where work is required to be done out of hand, as it may be varnished almost immediately. 1993 Empire Aug. 27/4 Chechik directs in a languid, almost distracted fashion, never hurrying things along until he arrives at the heart-tugging finale and swiftly wraps it up with a presto! resolution. 2. Music. Played in a fast tempo; quick. Also in extended use. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > rate of motion > swiftness > [adjective] swiftc888 swifta1050 currentc1300 quickc1300 hastivea1325 hastyc1330 ingnel1340 swiftyc1380 speedfula1387 fasta1400 swippingc1420 speedy1487 fleet1528 tite?a1540 scudding1545 flighty1552 suddenly1556 flight1581 feathered1587 Pegasean1590 wing-footed1591 swift-winged?1592 thought-swift-flying1595 wind-winged?1596 swallow-winged1597 Pegasarian1607 skelping1607 rapid1608 night-swifta1616 celerious1632 clipping1635 perniciousa1656 volatile1655 quick-foot1658 meteorous1667 windy1697 high-flying1710 fleet-footed1726 aliped1727 wickc1760 velocious1775 flight-performing1785 fast-going1800 fast-moving1802 meteor1803 wight-wapping1830 fleety1841 speeding1847 swiftening1848 two-forty1855 fire-swift1865 pennate1870 spinning1882 percursory1884 zippy1889 meteoric1895 pacy1906 presto1952 ?1790 A. Macdonald Laura II. xxxiv. 222 He said they were infernal blunders, although they had escaped his notice in the hurry of execution, it being a presto movement. 1842 Times 13 May 7/5 She supplicates the goddess in a soft andante air, which is followed by a presto recitative. 1861 ‘G. Eliot’ Silas Marner xi. 207 Mr Macey..twirled his thumbs with a presto movement as his eyes followed Godfrey up the dance. 1952 A. Christie They do it with Mirrors i. 9 Everyone's life has a tempo. Ruth's was presto whereas Miss Marple's was..adagio. 1976 C. Bermant Coming Home ii. vii. 215 I was an andante being in a presto setting. 2005 Wisconsin State Jrnl. (Nexis) 16 Apr. c5 She played a difficult work with seeming ease, from the bold opening cadenza..right through to the final powerful and demanding presto passages. D. int. Announcing the climax of a conjuring trick or a sudden transformation. Frequently in hey presto int. at hey int. 3d. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [interjection] > magic word presto change1812 presto1821 shazam1940 1821 Ld. Byron Vision Judgm. lxxviii The moment that you had pronounced him one, Presto! his face changed, and he was another. 1892 E. Reeves Homeward Bound 72 You pressed a bell, the boy appeared with his lift, and, presto! you are in the street again. 1923 R. Macaulay Told by Idiot iv. ix. 278 To clap one's hands, twice, thrice, and presto! an elegant meal. 1939 Fortune Nov. 7 (advt.) The typist merely touches a tiny lever, positions the typewriter carriage and—presto—the margin is set. 1971 A. Hailey Wheels xxii. 327 Presto! The chief remembered where he had heard the name Trenton before. 1996 BBC Good Food Oct. 65 (advt.) Just one quick squeeze and presto! A stir fry in seconds. 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