speed freak

noun

Definition of speed freaknext
as in crackhead

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Recent Examples of speed freak Let the record show, however, that the 22-year-old power/speed freak has not slowed down. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 8 June 2026 At the end of that decade, in 1999, as the fourth-generation SL was entering its twilight years, the speed freaks at AMG decided to create a special SL hotrod. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026 Sure, the idea of more power always sounds better to confirmed speed freaks such as myself, but simply turning up the wick wouldn’t keep with the RBW ethos—and might throw that balance fully out of whack, in fact. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Yet in that regard, the instantaneous torque of electric propulsion could still provide enough thrust to satisfy speed freaks driving a production Sollei. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 The Ultima line was designed for speed freaks looking to enjoy quick getaways in comfort and style. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2023 Reeves has long been known as a speed freak with an extensive motorcycle collection. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 14 July 2022 These events are categorized into easy rider, steady eddy, and speed freak, providing spaces for all kinds of cyclists, and are central to raising funds to support Fearless Flyers. — Alex Showerman, Outside Online, 1 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed freak
  1. crackhead
  2. user
  3. freak
  4. cokehead
  5. pothead
  6. addict
  7. junkie
  8. acidhead
Noun
  • There were crackheads in the neighborhood, and, once, his landlady’s dog was injured by gunfire.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • Hunter Biden spent years being called a crackhead on the internet by Candace Owens.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026
Definition of crackhead
Noun
  • It’s also slated to be the single-largest electricity user in the state of Georgia.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This problem is anticipated to worsen as more AI providers adopt watermarking, creating a fertile environment for scams and deception, thus users are urged to exercise extreme caution.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of user
Noun
  • Adapt to survive Along with a warming trend pushing harvesting seasons earlier, European wine growers are up against drought, freak weather events such as spring hailstorms and frost which wiped out many buds, and wildfires.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Her posse creates a safe bubble in which Kidman can get her freak on.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of freak
Noun
  • Biel is a pitiless cokehead who, we’re told, later marries a senator and has four kids.
    — Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
  • It was rumored Pacino’s character was a cokehead, something Pacino and Mann have copped to in recent years.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
Definition of cokehead
Noun
  • Nobody in his immediate circle knows that Bret is gay, enjoying regular dalliances with class pothead Matt (Owen Painter) and pining over Ryan (Daniel Dale).
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The character begins as a rock music-loving pothead who isn't too interested in what's going on with his family.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Definition of pothead
Noun
  • If people encounter a meth addict giving them a bag of food, how are they supposed to feel about that chain?
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The actor appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss his role on the HBO drama and reflected on the significance of his role as recovering drug addict Ali Muhammad.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of addict
Noun
  • As Alexander explained, the professional experience that brought him to this moment goes back to becoming a news junkie while growing up with his parents, David Alexander and Terry Pink and younger sister Rebecca, near Lake Merritt.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Kornacki Cam was launched in March for political junkies who favor the data analyst keeping them informed through every minute of election night.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of junkie
Noun
  • With acidheads in the streets and upheaval in the studios, 1969 was a time of profound change not just in Hollywood, but in America at large.
    — Alejandro de la Garza, Time, 26 July 2019
Definition of acidhead

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“Speed freak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed%20freak. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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