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speedy

[ spee-dee ]

adjective

speedier, speediest.
  1. characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.

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  2. coming, given, or arrived at quickly or soon; prompt; not delayed:

    a speedy recovery.

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speedy

/ ˈ辱ːɪ /

adjective

  1. characterized by speed of motion
  2. done or decided without delay; quick
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ徱Ա, noun
  • ˈ徱, adverb
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  • i· adverb
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  • over·i· adverb
  • over·i·Ա noun
  • v·y adjective
  • un·i· adverb
  • un·i·Ա noun
  • ܲ·y adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of speedy1

First recorded in 1325–75, speedy is from the Middle English word spedy. See speed, -y 1
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"We wish the British tennis player a speedy recovery."

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Though the small but speedy Atwell has never played a consistently prominent role in McVay’s offense, he was productive when called upon.

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"I wish a speedy recovery to those injured," he wrote on X.

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Trump has vowed to deliver a speedy resolution to the war, but talks have so far failed to produce agreement two months after he took office.

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But they have seen no evidence to back that claim and wonder if the push for a speedy cleanup could pose new danger.

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More About Speedy

What doesmean?

Speedy is commonly used to mean prompt or with minimal delay. It’s often used in the phrase speedy recovery, meaning a prompt recovery from an illness or injury.

Speedy also means very fast. In this sense, it’s often applied as a nickname for athletes who are very fast and quick.

Example: I’d like to thank the customer service team for their speedy resolution to this issue.

Where doesspeedy come from?

The first records of speedy come from the 1300s. Speedy is the adjective form of the noun speed.

When we want to describe someone or something as having great speed, we typically just use the word fast. When we use Speedy as a nickname for an athlete (or a cartoon mouse), it usually implies speed but also general quickness and agility.

Perhaps most often, though, speedy is used to mean “prompt.” We wish people a speedy recovery because we want them to promptly feel all better. A speedy resolution to a problem is one that’s implemented promptly and without unnecessary delays. In the TV show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the delivery man, Mr. McFeeley, was always making a “speedy delivery,” popularizing the term for deliveries that arrive promptly.

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What are some other forms related to speedy?

  • speed (noun)
  • speedier (comparative adjective)
  • speediest (superlative adjective)
  • speedily (adverb)
  • speediness (noun)
  • overspeedily (adverb)
  • overspeediness (noun)

What are some synonyms for speedy?

What are some words that share a root or word element with speedy?

What are some words that often get used in discussing speedy?

How isspeedy used in real life?

Speedy is most commonly used in the phrases speedy recovery and speedy delivery. It’s also a somewhat common nickname for athletes.

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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for speedy?

A. fast
B. quick
C. sluggish
D. swift

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