Quacksalver

This is very old slang, but is still used occasionally It refers to a person who falsely claims to have medical knowledge or qualifications, especially one who dispenses pills, potions and ointments that have curative properties. The word comes from the Middle Dutch word kwaksalver which means one who sells salves and ointments. Although seldom used nowadays quacksalver is the origin of the term quack which means pretty much the same thing.

“Johnny’s in hospital with pneumonia, his doctor missed it!”
“What did you expect, the old bastard is past it and no better that a quacksalver.”

by AKACroatalin March 18, 2019

Quicksilver

Quicksilver is no ordinary x-man, he has super speed and super looks. He is considered, among many to be a god. He is literally the best thing to ever happen to the marvel universe

Man #1 woah bro did you see quicksilver over there

Man #2 yeah man he's a total god

by Pietro Django Miximoff March 19, 2017

Quicksilver

Peter Maximoff's code name in the X-Men movies. He can run super fast and God-damn, is that guy hot! He is the cutest X-Man, no competion. He is awesome.

Me: "Gosh, Quicksilver is adorable, hot and funny."
Sis, Juliet: "X-Men QS, or Avengers QS?"
Me: "X-Men, there is no competion."
Peter Maximoff is the best Quicksilver. Fight me if you disagree.

by Taco <3 unicorns August 4, 2017

Quicksilver

An archaic term for the element mercury - a heavy silver-white poisonous metallic element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures and is used especially in scientific instruments.

Check what the temperature is with this old quicksilver thermometer.

by Aaron Brown January 29, 2005

quicksilver

A character from a famous cartoon. You can refer this word to something very fast.

He was like Quicksilver when he ran down the mountain.

by Choonmann Sung January 8, 2005

Quicksilver

The code name of a mutant - Pietro Maximoff - from the X-Men Comic Books and TV Shows. Mutant power of super speed.

The sexiest cartoon character alive.

Quicksilver first appeared in the Evo episode "Speed & Spyke".

by Flower April 17, 2004

Quicksilver

The codename for the mutant Pietro Maximoff, who possesses the power of super speed. (From X-men) He is known for being cocky and arrogent about his abilities, and is the most awesome cartoon character in existance.

Quicksilver ran to the store to buy a box of ramen noodles.

by Nuku May 26, 2004