speed demons

Reckless road racers

Speed demons are people who drive or move recklessly fast, or who have an insatiable appetite for velocity.

The term applies to drivers who habitually exceed speed limits, motorcyclists who push their machines to extremes, or anyone who seems addicted to going fast: My brother's a total speed demon on the highway.

The phrase can be affectionate or critical depending on context.

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Sonic the Hedgehog · fast · thrill · sprinter · runners · daredevils · swift · stunt performers · Mercury · rapid · Hermes · motorcyclists · lead foot · pedal to the metal · accelerator · racing · Usain Bolt · adrenaline junkies

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driving/travel velocity

speed demonsslowpokes

Unhurried, tardy individuals

Sunday drivers · snails · dawdlers · tortoises · crawlers

attitude toward rules and safety

speed demonsstudent drivers

People learning to operate vehicles

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G