speedfreak

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An addict or habitual user of amphetamines, methamphetamines, or similar stimulating drugs.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person who enjoys driving, riding motorcycles, etc. at high speeds.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A metalhead who listens to speed metal.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “speedfreak” mean?

An addict or habitual user of amphetamines, methamphetamines, or similar stimulating drugs.

Is “speedfreak” formal or informal?

speedfreak is generally slang.