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/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.