English · Word Candidate

speedy

/ˈspiː.di/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: speedier · speediest · speedies · speedying

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Proceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.

Adjective

Examples

" Without further parley, upon their knees they fell most devoutly, and for helpe on heaven never ceased extensively to intercessionate God, for his speedie recoverie.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To process in a faster than normal, accelerated way.

Verb

Examples

“[…] the Treaty between the King and the Parliament may be speedied; and that Care may be taken, to prevent the casting of the Two Kingdoms into War and Blood.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To apply the speedy rule in an online community (often the deletion rule); to speedy delete.

Verb

Examples

The guy is *not* so obviously insignificant that speedying him is appropriate.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “speedy” mean?

Proceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.

Is “speedy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.