zoomy

Quick and darting

Zoomy describes energetic, fast-moving behavior—the kind of sudden burst of speed a dog gets when it tears around the house or yard for no apparent reason.

Those episodes are called zoomies, and zoomy is the adjective: The puppy got all zoomy after his bath.

The word can extend to anything characterized by rapid, excited movement.

fast

speedy

Characterized by quickness

zippy · whizzing · darting · blurry · streaking · zipping · whooshing · racing · blazing · lightning

energetic

bouncy

Tends to rebound

sprightly · frisky · perky · sparky · vivacious · effervescent · spirited · animated · exuberant · buoyant

racing

racecar

High-speed competition vehicle

  • dragsterAcceleration-built race vehicle
  • go-kartMiniature single-seat racer
  • turboExhaust-powered compressor

nitro · revving · lap · circuit · pitstop · checkered flag · pole position · burnout · drifting · downforce

playful

zoomies

Pet's manic sprinting episode

  • rompPlayful, spirited activity
  • frolicLighthearted playful movement
  • gambolPlayful leaping about

antics · cavort · scamper · frisk · pounce · chase · tumble · bound · leap · dart

camera

telephoto

Magnifying camera lens

dolly · tracking shot · focal length · crop · frame · aperture · cinematic · wide-angle · macro · bokeh

Opposites
speed/movement

zoomyslow

Lacking in speed

sluggish · plodding · poky · crawling · snail-paced

energy level

zoomylethargic

Lacking energy or alertness

calm · sedate · mellow · tranquil · placid

Phrases
Family

zoom, zooms, zoomed, zooming, zoomable, zoo, zoos, zoology, zoological

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G