living, lasting, for a very short time

momentary, passing

lasting for a short time

brief, transient

(of) a person running away from the police, danger etc

fleeing, transient

a small amount of

small in size, amount

lasting for, done in, a very brief period of time

brief, fleeting

not lasting; the act of going by

brief, casual

(Latin: pro tempore) for the time being

temporary

having only a little extent in space (length); (of a person, mountain etc) below the average or usual height; having, taking, a little time

abridged

quick to happen; fast; a kind of small bird with long wings, similar to a swallow

very fast

lasting for, designed to be used for, a limited time only

lasting only a short while

lasting for a short time only

temporary

(of a liquid) that easily changes into gas or vapour; (of a person, mood) changing quickly or easily from one mood or interest to another

explosive, changeable