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speed demon

American  

noun

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


Example Sentences

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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

It’ll look familiar to anyone who grew up in the 1990s with the Sega Genesis, with the furry speed demon hurtling through loop-the-loops, caroming off springs and collecting gold rings.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023

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

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