Fast

39 words & definitions

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