Speed Freak

Pronunciation: /spid friːk/

Definitions of speed freak

noun a person who is addicted to or obsessed with speed, especially in the context of driving or racing

Example Sentences

A1 My brother is a speed freak when it comes to video games.

A2 The speed freaks at the car show were admiring the latest sports cars.

B1 The speed freak was caught driving over the speed limit on the highway.

B2 As a speed freak, he always tries to push the limits of his motorcycle.

C1 The professional race car driver was known as a speed freak on the track.

C2 Only a true speed freak can appreciate the thrill of racing at high speeds.

Examples of speed freak in a Sentence

formal The police officer apprehended the speed freak for driving recklessly on the highway.

informal I heard that John is a real speed freak when it comes to racing cars.

slang That guy is a total speed freak, always pushing the limits on his motorcycle.

figurative She's a speed freak when it comes to finishing projects at work, always trying to get things done quickly.

Grammatical Forms of speed freak

• plural: speed freaks
• comparative: speed freakier
• superlative: most speed freaky
• present tense: speed freak
• future tense: will be speed freak
• perfect tense: have been speed freak
• continuous tense: is being speed freak
• singular: speed freak
• positive degree: speed freak
• infinitive: to speed freak
• gerund: speed freaking
• participle: speed freaked

Origin and Evolution of speed freak

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'speed freak' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century during the rise of amphetamine use.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who were addicted to amphetamines and other stimulants, the term 'speed freak' has evolved to also refer to people who are obsessed with speed or moving quickly in general.