ruckzuck
Translation
in a jiffy, lickety-split, in a flash, very quickly
Examples
Das Essen war ruckzuck fertig.
The food was ready in a jiffy.
Er hat die Aufgabe ruckzuck erledigt.
He completed the task lickety-split.
Grammar Patterns
As an adverb modifying a verb The job was done ruckzuck (in a jiffy).
Similar Words
schnell (fast), sofort (immediately), im Nu (in a flash)
Etymology
A combination of 'Ruck' (jerk, jolt) and 'Zuck' (twitch). The repetition emphasizes the speed and suddenness.
Memory Tips
Imagine a quick 'jerk' (Ruck) and a 'twitch' (Zuck) happening one after another – that's how fast 'ruckzuck' is.