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Definition of fastback

fastback

/ˈfæst.bæk/
fast · back
Plural:fastbacks
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fastback Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An automobile body style characterized by a single, continuous slope from the roof to the rear bumper, or a car built with such a design.

Example

"He spent two years restoring a classic 1967 Mustang fastback in his garage."

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• adjective

1

Having a roofline that slopes continuously and smoothly down to the rear bumper of a vehicle.

Example

"The automaker unveiled a sleek fastback coupe at the annual international auto show."

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• Nearby Words

fashionless
fashiony
fast
fastback
fastball
fastballer
fastbreak

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American English as a compound of 'fast' (in the sense of streamlined or aerodynamic) and 'back' (referring to the rear of a vehicle).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fastback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fastback
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