Meaning & Definition of word "Speeding"

Speeding

/ˈspiːdɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. The action or practice of exceeding the speed limit while driving.
    • Example: The officer issued a ticket for speeding.

verb:

  • 1. The act of driving a vehicle faster than the legally established speed limit.
    • Example: He was pulled over for speeding in a school zone.
  • 2. Moving or making progress at a high rate.
    • Example: 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 of speeding

Meaning: Put the pedal to the metal

Example Sentence: He really put the pedal to the metal when he saw the green light.

Meaning: Lead foot

Example Sentence: Ever since he got that sports car, he's been a lead foot.