The spelling of the word "quick fix" has been commonly misspelled as "quick fixt" due to the pronunciation of the final consonant being dropped in casual speech. The correct spelling is "quick fix" where the "k" at the end of "quick" is pronounced alongside the "f" at the beginning of "fix". The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription of "quick fix" would be /kwɪk fɪks/ to accurately represent the pronunciation of each phoneme in the word.
The term "quick fix" originated in the early 20th century and combines the adjective "quick", meaning rapid or fast, with the noun "fix", which refers to a solution or remedy to a problem. The word "fix" in this context can be traced back to the Latin "fixus", which means to fasten or secure. Over time, the phrase "quick fix" became popularized and widely used to describe a temporary solution that resolves an issue swiftly but may not address the underlying problem comprehensively. The addition of the "-t" at the end of "quick fix" in "quick fixt" is likely a typographical or transcription error.