cannonball run
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cannonball run” mean?
An unsanctioned speed record drive from New York City to Los Angeles, in order to achieve a new record.
Is “cannonball run” formal or informal?
cannonball run is generally slang.