high-octane

[hahy-ok-teyn]

adjective

1. noting a gasoline with a relatively high octane number, characterized by high efficiency and freedom from knock.

2. Informal.,  forceful or intense; dynamic; high-powered.

   high-octane efforts to obliterate the competition.

high-octane

adjective

1. (of petrol) having a high octane number

2. informal,  dynamic, forceful, or intense

   high-octane drive and efficiency

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-octane¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The big winners of the night were “The Pitt,” the high-octane medical drama from HBO Max.

From Los Angeles Times

When she revisited that high-octane scene on set with a more willing scene partner in Pelphrey, Jones said going tête-à-tête with him was a riveting experience: “I forgot that there were cameras rolling.”

From Los Angeles Times

Burrell delivered all three like a high-octane seasoning, sprinkling them over even the most mundane techniques.

From Salon

Those who demand high-octane energy from their sporting stars were disappointed.

From BBC

Morgan is in fierce competition with England stalwart Tom Curry, Ireland's former World Rugby player of the year Josh van der Flier and high-octane youngster Henry Pollock as the recognised open-side flankers.

From BBC