Hasty Definition

hasty
adjective
  1. excessively quick; "made a hasty exit"; "a headlong rush to sell"
  2. done with very great haste and without due deliberation; "hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare; "hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes; "rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion"; "wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king"

"Hasty" in song lyrics

See how hasty is used in real songs:

  • "But let me not be too hasty"
    Bavu Blakes — I
  • "That makes me, get the gat and react hasty"
    Black Knights f/ KAM — Banged Out
  • "Hours ahead of us, no need to act hasty"
    The Pharcyde — Feeling Freaky

Usage tips for "hasty"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hasty" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hasty to find words that pair well.

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