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Definition of speedy

speedy

/ˈspiː.di/
speed · y
Adverb:speedily
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speedy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Done, occurring, or accomplished quickly and without delay; prompt.

Example

"Everyone in the office signed a card wishing her a speedy recovery after surgery."

2

Moving or capable of moving at a high rate of speed; fast.

Example

"The speedy winger easily outran the opposing defenders down the sideline."

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• Rhymes for speedy

• Nearby Words

speedwalk
speedway
speedwell
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spellable
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English spedig, originally meaning 'prosperous, wealthy, or successful,' derived from sped ('success, prosperity, or quickness') and the suffix -ig. The sense shifted from thriving success to rapid movement or promptness during the Middle English period.

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