speedster
One who zooms
A speedster is someone or something notably fast.
The word applies to swift athletes, quick vehicles, and characters in superhero stories known for their speed: The veteran speedster won his third Olympic gold.
In automotive contexts, speedster often names lightweight, high-performance two-seaters designed for speed over comfort.
Moving with speed
- nimbleQuick and light-moving
- quickMoving with speed
- fleetVehicles under unified command
- agileLimber and quick-moving
zippy · sprightly · darting · elusive · light-footed · mercurial · quicksilver · blur
Short-distance racing specialist
- runnerOne who sprints
- trackPath or monitored route
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
marathoner · record-holder · hurdler · pacesetter · anchor · medalist · cross-country · middle-distance
Rate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- machAirspeed-to-soundspeed ratio
- supersonicExceeding audio velocity
hypersonic · propulsion · thrust · g-force · afterburner · nitro · boost · torque
Vehicle operator
- racecarHigh-speed competition vehicle
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- lapOne complete circuit
- pitstopBrief maintenance halt
dragster · karting · motorsport · cockpit · helmet · qualifying · grid · formula
Powered champion against evil
- FlashSudden brief illumination
- powersAbilities or authorities held
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- suitMatched formal garments
sidekick · villain · superspeed · time-travel · afterimage · blur · heroic · masked
swift
Moving with speed
agile · zippy · sprightly · darting · elusive · light-footed · mercurial · quicksilver · blur · streak
sprinter
Short-distance racing specialist
relay · marathoner · record-holder · hurdler · pacesetter · anchor · medalist · cross-country · middle-distance · long-distance
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
supersonic · hypersonic · propulsion · thrust · g-force · afterburner · nitro · boost · torque · horsepower
driver
Vehicle operator
pitstop · dragster · karting · motorsport · cockpit · helmet · qualifying · grid · formula · NASCAR
superhero
Powered champion against evil
suit · sidekick · villain · superspeed · time-travel · afterimage · blur · heroic · masked · costume
- automobilescar, truck, SUV, van, sedan
- speedquickness, rate, velocity, pace, swiftness
- convertiblesconvertible, roadster, cabriolet, soft top, drop top
- driving slangfloor it, gun it, pedal to the metal, pedal to metal, peel out
- Sports Carssports car, Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, corvette
- toy carsHot Wheels, die-cast car, Matchbox, diecast, model car
speedsterdawdler
Person who delays unnecessarily
lingerer · procrastinator · loiterer · foot-dragger · time-waster