jet-propelled

American  

[jet-pruh-peld] / ˈdʒɛt prəˈpɛld /

adjective

1. propelled by a jet engine or engines.

2. Informal. having a force or speed suggesting something propelled by a jet engine; fast or powerful.

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jet-propelled British  

adjective

1. driven by jet propulsion

2. informal very fast

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Etymology

Origin of jet-propelled

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Alas, the film’s outlook continued to plummet and soar and plummet again like a jet-propelled pogo stick.

From Los Angeles Times

“An American in Paris”: “It’s jet-propelled New Year’s Eve and everyone in Paris will be there,” says Gene Kelly to Nina Foch — well, who could resist a come-on like that?

From Seattle Times

You can build six models, including water-rocket cars, jet-propelled boats, a water gun and even a lawn sprinkler.

From Washington Post

"At one end, it's got jet-propelled water against you," she says, "so you can swim against it like a current."

From BBC

Nicholaw is retained as choreographer, and his jet-propelled dances here correspond to the warp speed at which his mind worked on Broadway in this and other projects, such as “Mean Girls.”

From Washington Post