presto Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite (of tempo) very fast
  2. adverb suddenly
    • Presto! begone! 'tis here again"- Swift
  3. adverb at a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)

WordNet

Pres"to adverb
Etymology
It. or Sp. presto quick, quickly. See Prest, a.
Definitions
  1. Quickly; immediately; in haste; suddenly.
    Presto! begone! 'tis here again. Swift.
  2. (Mus.) Quickly; rapidly; -- a direction for a quick, lively movement or performance; quicker than allegro, or any rate of time except prestissimo.

Webster 1913