speedy
pronunciation
How to pronounce speedy in British English:
UK [ˈspiːdi]
How to pronounce speedy in American English:
US [ˈspiːdi]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
- accomplished rapidly and without delay
Word Origin
- speedy (adj.)
- Old English spedig "prosperous, wealthy," from speed (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "moving swiftly" is from late 14c. Related: Speedily; speediness. Speedy Gonzales, Warner Brothers studios talking cartoon mouse, debuted in a 1953 short directed by Bob McKimson.
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Example
- 1. The speedy exchange of information is a competitive edge .
- 2. Sudden disasters invite instant sympathy and speedy assistance .
- 3. That would remove one potential obstacle to a speedy bankruptcy reorganization .
- 4. We see no prospect of a speedy return to credible numbers .
- 5. Now that the accident has happened , speedy recovery hinges on urgent treatment .