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speeding

Pronunciation: /ˈspiːdɪŋ/

The English word “speeding” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Travelling very fast; moving at speed.
  2. Specifically, travelling at an illegal speed (of vehicles, motorists).
  3. Under the influence of the drug speed; high on amphetamines.

noun

  1. (Instance of) acceleration.
  2. Driving faster than the legal speed limit.

Etymology

From speed + -ing.

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