speed merchant

1. Someone who drives very fast in their car, especially over the legal speed limit. I used to be an awful speed merchant, but I got so many tickets that I nearly lost my license. OK, I know we're running late, but there's no need to be such a speed merchant. I'd rather arrive alive.

2. An athlete who runs, skates, swims, cycles, etc., very fast. The team's new running back is one hell of a speed merchant. The speed merchant already had eight Olympic gold medals for cycling, and he finally added a Tour de France championship to his list of accolades.

3. Someone or something that performs an action much faster than is usual. I can't believe you've already read through all these reports. You're a real speed merchant! Th tablet's new CPU is a speed merchant, all right, but it eats through the battery like nobody's business.

speed merchant

n. someone who does something fast: a runner, pitcher, swimmer, driver, etc. What a pitch! That guy is a speed merchant for sure.

See also: merchant, speed

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

speed demon
clock (someone or something) at (a certain speed)
clock at
get up to speed
a turn of speed
turn of speed
full speed ahead
full steam/speed ahead
speed up
move through the gears

References in periodicals archive

Speed merchant: Tommy Godwin leads the way back in his heyday.

TOMMY SADDLES UP FOR OLYMPIC PUSH; Cycling medallist proud to take up ambassador's role for Games

The speed merchant will line up for Glasgow against the former holders in the Champions Cup pool decider at Allianz Park on Saturday.

I will show Saracens I'm now a real Warrior

In the Veterans over-40s division REMYCA United edged a point clear of St Ally's 40s at the top of the table when a 4-1 win over Cafe D'Art was secured via goals from Moran (2), Loughlin and Kirby while a stunning treble from speed merchant Ste Kavanagh helped Bleak FC head into the New Year with confidence after they beat De La Salle 4-0, with an own goal completing the statistics.

The Street Raiders hold Dynamo in only game; I Zingari combination

Speed merchant Humphrey has insisted a decision over his future won't just be about money.

Chris is Well sought after

He could have a great day as NEW YEAR'S EVE runs in the bumper and looks a real speed merchant.

Start the New Year's Eve celebration early; WINNER MACHINE

kevfoy1, Ireland Aidan O'Brien's new speed merchant Starspangledbanner.

QUESTION OF THE DAY; Which horse are you most looking forward to seeing at Royal Ascot?

SPEED MERCHANT: Marsden's Ben Lockwood with his trophy from the South Yorkshire championships staged in Wombwell Picture by Paul Welch (PW161209Kkart)

County crown a boost for Ben; Marsden kart racer now making a major impact

Hitman Windass stepped up to hit the jackpot in the 53rd minute after speed merchant Fraiser Campbell had been upended in the box by Michael Tonge.

Football: Wind-up's not a joke for Robbo; Coca Cola CHAMPIONSHIP ALL THE TOP ACTION SP ALL THE GOALS Hull City 1 Sheffield Utd 1

The Welsh speed merchant had missed the previous week's victory over Preston Grasshoppers because of a skiing holiday.

Ski whiz as Fenby returns in style

But any lingering prospect of a Scarlets rally was dashed when Argentinian speed merchant Francisco Leonelli cruised in for an interception try - gleefully goaled by Paterson.

Rugby: Scarlets pipped

Seven minutes before the break, though, Gloucester's Mercier kicked the ball speculatively out of his own defence and speed merchant Garvey reacted to leave the defence stranded.

Rugby union: Gloucester set out Euro stall; GLOUCESTER 35 MUNSTER 16

SOUTH African speed merchant Jacques Van Wyk followed up his previous week's blistering best figures of the season - 6-31 - with another storming show of pace as second-from-top Prestatyn set about sinking in-form side Ainsdale in their tough away Bromborough Paints Merseyside competition Division One clash.

Cricket: Van Wyk's among the wickets!

The Scot, nowhere near his devastating best for much of the campaign, produced a vastly improved display to chalk up his 12th consecutive victory over the Maltese speed merchant.

Delighted Hendry in groove at long last

Gunners winger Dougie Fife has also linked up with the squad to replace crocked Glasgow speed merchant Lee Jones.

SHIEL WILL KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY

SPEED MERCHANT: Phil Jagielka has plenty of pace | |

Jags is quick on his feet and in his head

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释义	speed merchant speed merchant 1. Someone who drives very fast in their car, especially over the legal speed limit. I used to be an awful speed merchant, but I got so many tickets that I nearly lost my license. OK, I know we're running late, but there's no need to be such a speed merchant. I'd rather arrive alive. 2. An athlete who runs, skates, swims, cycles, etc., very fast. The team's new running back is one hell of a speed merchant. The speed merchant already had eight Olympic gold medals for cycling, and he finally added a Tour de France championship to his list of accolades. 3. Someone or something that performs an action much faster than is usual. I can't believe you've already read through all these reports. You're a real speed merchant! Th tablet's new CPU is a speed merchant, all right, but it eats through the battery like nobody's business. See also: merchant, speed Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. speed merchant n. someone who does something fast: a runner, pitcher, swimmer, driver, etc. What a pitch! That guy is a speed merchant for sure. See also: merchant, speed McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: speed demon clock (someone or something) at (a certain speed) clock at get up to speed a turn of speed turn of speed full speed ahead full steam/speed ahead speed up move through the gears References in periodicals archive Speed merchant: Tommy Godwin leads the way back in his heyday. TOMMY SADDLES UP FOR OLYMPIC PUSH; Cycling medallist proud to take up ambassador's role for Games The speed merchant will line up for Glasgow against the former holders in the Champions Cup pool decider at Allianz Park on Saturday. I will show Saracens I'm now a real Warrior In the Veterans over-40s division REMYCA United edged a point clear of St Ally's 40s at the top of the table when a 4-1 win over Cafe D'Art was secured via goals from Moran (2), Loughlin and Kirby while a stunning treble from speed merchant Ste Kavanagh helped Bleak FC head into the New Year with confidence after they beat De La Salle 4-0, with an own goal completing the statistics. The Street Raiders hold Dynamo in only game; I Zingari combination Speed merchant Humphrey has insisted a decision over his future won't just be about money. Chris is Well sought after He could have a great day as NEW YEAR'S EVE runs in the bumper and looks a real speed merchant. Start the New Year's Eve celebration early; WINNER MACHINE kevfoy1, Ireland Aidan O'Brien's new speed merchant Starspangledbanner. QUESTION OF THE DAY; Which horse are you most looking forward to seeing at Royal Ascot? SPEED MERCHANT: Marsden's Ben Lockwood with his trophy from the South Yorkshire championships staged in Wombwell Picture by Paul Welch (PW161209Kkart) County crown a boost for Ben; Marsden kart racer now making a major impact Hitman Windass stepped up to hit the jackpot in the 53rd minute after speed merchant Fraiser Campbell had been upended in the box by Michael Tonge. Football: Wind-up's not a joke for Robbo; Coca Cola CHAMPIONSHIP ALL THE TOP ACTION SP ALL THE GOALS Hull City 1 Sheffield Utd 1 The Welsh speed merchant had missed the previous week's victory over Preston Grasshoppers because of a skiing holiday. Ski whiz as Fenby returns in style But any lingering prospect of a Scarlets rally was dashed when Argentinian speed merchant Francisco Leonelli cruised in for an interception try - gleefully goaled by Paterson. Rugby: Scarlets pipped Seven minutes before the break, though, Gloucester's Mercier kicked the ball speculatively out of his own defence and speed merchant Garvey reacted to leave the defence stranded. Rugby union: Gloucester set out Euro stall; GLOUCESTER 35 MUNSTER 16 SOUTH African speed merchant Jacques Van Wyk followed up his previous week's blistering best figures of the season - 6-31 - with another storming show of pace as second-from-top Prestatyn set about sinking in-form side Ainsdale in their tough away Bromborough Paints Merseyside competition Division One clash. Cricket: Van Wyk's among the wickets! The Scot, nowhere near his devastating best for much of the campaign, produced a vastly improved display to chalk up his 12th consecutive victory over the Maltese speed merchant. Delighted Hendry in groove at long last Gunners winger Dougie Fife has also linked up with the squad to replace crocked Glasgow speed merchant Lee Jones. SHIEL WILL KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY SPEED MERCHANT: Phil Jagielka has plenty of pace \| \| Jags is quick on his feet and in his head
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