speedy meaning

UK US /ˈspidi/ 2 syllables

speedy (adjective): characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed.

speedy has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

speedy as an adjective

  1. characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
    • a rapid movement
    • a speedy car
    • a speedy errand boy

    Synonyms: rapid

    Similar: fast

    Related forms: speediness, speed

  2. accomplished rapidly and without delay
    • was quick to make friends
    • his quick reaction prevented an accident
    • hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem
    • a speedy recovery
    • he has a right to a speedy trial

    Synonyms: quick

    Similar: fast

    Related forms: speediness, speed

How to pronounce speedy

speedy is pronounced /ˈspidi/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with speedy

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in DY · 6-letter words

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