speedo

speedo

1. An informal shortening of "speedometer." I think putting those big new tires on your car messed up the speedo. Most speedos are digital now, making them much easier to recalibrate.
2. A tight-fitting male swimsuit that resembles briefs. The term is taken from the brand name of a manufacturer known for making such swimsuits. I used to be embarrassed wearing a speedo to the pool, but it made such a difference while I was swimming laps that I soon stopped caring. Look at that meathead, strutting around the beach with his oiled-up muscles and his tiny little speedo.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

speedo

1. n. a speedometer. I think my speedo is broken. It says we’re standing still.
2. a tight-fitting swim brief, usually revealing. (From the protected trade name of the swimming suit manufacturer.) You can’t go out in public wearing that speedo! I can see everything!
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • do something in a big/small way
  • in a big way
  • prostie
  • prosties
  • mess
  • reg
  • cig
  • cuz
  • cid
  • clitty
References in periodicals archive
The Punjab government, he said, had already paid half the arrears to the tune of Rs600 million to the contractor of the Speedo bus service.
Bahawalpur-Lodhran route: Bus service closure leaves public high and dry
The CM directed the authorities concerned that the launch of Speedo buses should reviewed in DG Khan, Kot Addu, Multan, Muzaffargarh and Taunsa on the pattern of Lodhran and Bahawalpur and a feasibility report should be presented soon by the transport department.
Speedo buses scope to be extended to south Punjab districts: CM
'The Speedo Bus Service was very convenient, it should be restored as soon as possible,' he pleads.
Speedo Bus Service follows in footsteps of predecessors
Today Speedo still produces the holographic goggles, now called Holowonder Junior Goggles.
Speedo Introduces Hologram Swimming Goggles
"No matter how ready men's beach bodies are this summer, they might not make too many friends if they stride across the sand in a pair of Speedos."
SPEEDO NO NO; Budgie smugglers top poll of UK's most hated clothing
In 1932 Claire Dennis was almost disqualified from the Los Angeles Olympics for wearing a Speedo suit deemed to show too much shoulder.
A STROKE OF GENIUS; SPEEDOS TO MAKE A SPLASH AT NEW MUSEUM; Historic swimsuit to feature in exhibition at city's PS80m showpiece
YouTube star Speedo Shy, real name Shayan Shayegani, danced on the steps to Huddersfield Railway Station in his swimming trunks, socks and trainers.
Prankster strips down to film music video in the square
"I first met Speedo Mick when he visited me at home," Lewis said.
Community Personality Award
Speedo Elite Pull Bouy, PS13, Speedo store.co.uk By isolating your legs and arms, you'll become a better swimmer and tone up faster.
GET YOUR KIT ON!
Speedo USA is an apparel company and a division of PVH Corp (NYSE:PVH).
Speedo USA elects John Graham as president
On Monday, Speedo released a statement after dropping Lochte, saying, "While we have enjoyed a winning relationship with Ryan for over a decade and he has been an important member of the Speedo team, we cannot condone behavior that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for.
Ryan Lochte Lands New Endorsement Deal Amid False Robbery Report Charges
"I was buying swim shorts and saw the Speedo logo and thought of our beloved former boss and had the idea to have the word 'Gary' embroidered above them," he said.
Football fan hopes Gary Speedos will raise thousands
At half-time during the quarter final League Cup tie between Middlesbrough and Everton, a team of Boro fans took on renowned Everton fundraiser Speedo Mick and his team in a Speedo dash around the Riverside stadium pitch.
Boro fans brave chill for speedy fundraiser
Polyamide producer Aquafil has announced it has partnered with Speedo USA on a take-back program that will allow Speedo USA's post-manufacturing swimwear scraps to be upcycled into Aquafil's "100% regenerated" Econyl[R] nylon.
Aquafil
The Cardiff-born presenter revealed his fitness transformation after a sixweek swimming programme with Speedo.
Gethin gets back in shape