Speedy
'spiːdi
Definitions
Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
'spiːdi
Happening or done quickly.
The speedy car zoomed down the highway.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to get to your friend's house quickly. If you take a speedy bus, you'll get there much faster than if you walked. Speedy means fast!
👶 For kids: When something is speedy, it means it goes really, really fast!
More Examples
We need a speedy response to the urgent request.
The speedy recovery of the patient was a good sign.
How It's Used
"A speedy train can get you there faster."
"The company aims for speedy delivery of its products."
"The speedy athlete won the race."
Idioms & expressions
speed demon
A person who drives or moves at very high speeds, often recklessly.
"My brother is a real speed demon; he loves to drive fast."
From "speed" + "-y", indicating a quality of having or showing speed. "Speed" comes from Old English "spēd", meaning success, prosperity, swiftness.
The word 'speedy' and its root 'speed' have been in use since Old English times and have consistently conveyed the meaning of swiftness or quickness, evolving alongside the advancements in transportation and communication.
Memory tip
Think of a cheetah: its speedy movement is impressive.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: spēd