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speed demon

American  

noun

Informal.
  1. a person who travels or works at high speed.


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No one else on the gridiron was big enough or fast enough to guard a 6-foot-5 speed demon whose leaps defied gravity.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

As skiers, Vonn and Shiffrin are a study in contrast: Vonn was a daredevil, a speed demon, often crashing wildly into fences.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 24, 2023

It’s also pricier than the Audi RS7, which is a luxurious speed demon in its own right.

From The Verge Nov. 23, 2021

Davis played chuffing, gnarly growls, in the manner of his main influence, Ben Webster, while the clear-toned Griffin was a speed demon.

From Seattle Times Nov. 21, 2019

Their thoughts were occupied by weightier names: world-record holder Indian Broom; speed demon Special Agent; and above them all, the magnificent Rosemont, king of the East and conqueror of 1935 Triple Crown winner Omaha.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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