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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

McDonald developed the little speed demon, helping him go from a 7-year-old who could barely shoot or dribble to a major college prospect under her guidance with the Compton Magic club team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2024

Guarding is generally crazy, especially if you are keeping an eye on an energetic speed demon named Natalie.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 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

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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