forthwith

immediately, right away

Open that letter forthwith! It's important!

by Waffles November 12, 2004

forthwith

at leisure; so as not to disrupt; in due time

He attended his duties forthwith; which is to say he spent the afternoon smelling the grass, contemplating what time the following week would best be filled with said activities.

by hermesius February 27, 2011

forthwith

Something you shout out after saying something to emphasize it. Usually meant to be funny.

Fred: Hand me the nachos Steve.
Steve: You get 'em, they're like two feet away from you.
Fred: FORTHWITH!

by Wesley Durrance September 23, 2005

forthwith

To delay as much as possible.

The trial should be conducted forthwith.

by Honorable Philippine English November 20, 2025

Forthwith

A word used by New York City emergency services when they need an additional resource without delay, immediately. Usually used in the situation of a life or death emergency involving a cop, firefighter, or EMT/paramedic.

19Adam lemme get a bus forthwith for an injured MOS.

by someEMTorParamedic December 16, 2022