Speed demon In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "speed demon", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-09-16 08:09

Meaning of Speed demon

Speed demon American noun informal

Used to refer to someone or something moves or works at very high speed

He used to be an awful speed demon. Other athletes were afraid of his speed.

My new laptop earns its keep as it is a real speed demon compared to my old one.

Other phrases about:

at a rate of knots

Very quickly

move like the wind
Run or move extremely quickly
like a scalded cat

Extremely fast as if having been abruptly startled or shocked

Grammar and Usage of Speed demon

Noun Forms

  • speed demons

Origin of Speed demon

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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