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    Speeding

    /ˈspiːdɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The action or practice of exceeding the speed limit while driving.
    The officer issued a ticket for speeding.
    verb
    The act of driving a vehicle faster than the legally established speed limit.
    He was pulled over for speeding in a school zone.
    Moving or making progress at a high rate.
    The train is speeding through the countryside.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'speed', from Old English 'spēd' meaning 'prosperity' or 'success', which evolved in usage to imply rapid movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    speeding ticket
    A citation issued for driving above the legal speed limit.
    speeding up
    The act of increasing speed.
    lead foot
    A term to describe someone who tends to drive too fast.

    Related Words

    speed
    The rate at which someone or something moves or operates.
    velocity
    The speed of something in a given direction.
    acceleration
    The rate of change of velocity.

    Slang Meanings

    Put the pedal to the metal
    He really put the pedal to the metal when he saw the green light.
    Lead foot
    Ever since he got that sports car, he's been a lead foot.