overrevved
RPMs too high
Overrevved describes an engine pushed beyond its optimal speed, with the tachometer needle climbing into the danger zone: The overrevved motor screamed in protest.
Figuratively, it applies to people operating at unsustainable intensity—anxious, overcaffeinated, or wound too tight: She seemed overrevved before the presentation, talking fast and fidgeting.
Editorial revision marking
- tachometerRotational speed indicator
- misfireFailure to discharge
- overheatBecome dangerously warm
- valvetrainEngine valve operating system
pistons · crankshaft · camshaft · cylinders · torque · horsepower · throttle · blowout
Disturbed, restless state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- frenzyViolent mental agitation
- hyperactivityExcessive physical or mental energy
- overstimulationExcessive sensory input
restlessness · manic · wired · amped · keyed-up · wound-up · frazzled · overwrought
Laboring beyond healthy limits
- exhaustedUtterly depleted of energy
- overtaxedBurdened beyond capacity
- overburdenedCarrying more than manageable
- overextendedBeyond sustainable capacity
stretched · fatigued · pressured · frayed · worn · brittle · taut · snapping
Making prolonged loud noise
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
- whiningProlonged nasal complaining
- shriekingEmitting shrill, loud cries
- snarlingVocalized hostile warning
growling · howling · wailing · buzzing · revving · throaty · exhaust
redline
Editorial revision marking
- tachometerRotational speed indicator
- misfireFailure to discharge
- overheatBecome dangerously warm
valvetrain · pistons · crankshaft · camshaft · cylinders · torque · horsepower · throttle · blowout · seizure
agitation
Disturbed, restless state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- frenzyViolent mental agitation
- hyperactivityExcessive physical or mental energy
overstimulation · restlessness · manic · wired · amped · keyed-up · wound-up · frazzled · overwrought · burnout
overworked
Laboring beyond healthy limits
- exhaustedUtterly depleted of energy
- overtaxedBurdened beyond capacity
- overburdenedCarrying more than manageable
overextended · stretched · fatigued · pressured · frayed · worn · brittle · taut · snapping · grinding
roaring
Making prolonged loud noise
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
- whiningProlonged nasal complaining
- shriekingEmitting shrill, loud cries
snarling · growling · howling · wailing · buzzing · revving · throaty · exhaust
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- downforceAir pressing vehicle earthward
- understeerFront-wheel traction loss
- oversteerExcessive rear rotation
telemetry · laptime · qualifying · pitstop · circuit · speedway · grid · chicane · drafting · slicks