Fast

39 words & definitions

careen verb
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
scoot verb
To leave somewhere quickly
scurry verb
For a person or small animal to move hurriedly with short quick steps
whisk verb
To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly
jiffy noun
A very short, unspecified length of time.
hurl verb
To throw something with great force
jolt nounverb
verb
To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way
dash nounverb
verb
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry
vanish verb
To disappear suddenly and completely
hurtle verb
To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous
stampede verb
A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
veer verb
To change direction suddenly
skid nounverb
verb
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
streak nounverb
verb
To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
scamper verb
(especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
prompt adjective
To be on time
mercurial adjective
Changing emotions suddenly and often
jolt nounverb
noun
An abrupt rough or violent movement
dash nounverb
noun
An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily
fling nounverb
noun
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior
skid nounverb
noun
An act of skidding or sliding
bolt verb
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
breakneck adjective
Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.
elude verb
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
ephemeral adjective
Lasting for a very short time brief.
expedite verb
To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.
flashback noun
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.
hasten verb
To move or act quickly.
hasty adjective
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
impetuous adjective
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
shortcut noun
A simplified way to complete a task, often by bypassing steps in a process; or a path or way that reduces the usual time or distance required to reach a destination.
sprint nounverb
noun
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period.
sprint nounverb
verb
To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
zoom verb
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
swift adjective
Quick to act or respond, moving very fast.
haste adjective
A quick and sometimes rushed effort to do something.
whirlwind adjective
Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.
meteoric adjective
Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention
brisk adjective
Active, fast, and energetic.