Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

speedy gonzales

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.01 in modern English

Syllables: speedy -gon-za-les
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who moves or acts exceptionally fast.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Near-synonym: speed demon"

Etymology

Named after a fast-running animated mouse in Warner Bros. cartoons.

Usage

Informal

Synonyms

speed demon

Questions

What does speedy gonzales mean?: Someone who moves or acts exceptionally fast.
Where does speedy gonzales come from?: Named after a fast-running animated mouse in Warner Bros. cartoons.

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