Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fast times

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.99 in modern English

Syllables: fast -times
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.

American usage

Example Sentences

"McCourtney, however, recognizes the need for more urgency in these euphoric days of dot.com stock offerings. Underscoring the fast times, Venrock just lost one of its three Silicon Valley partners."
"The book was said to contain salacious details about the fast times of Danielle Staub, one of the principals on “Real Housewives.”"
"Prosecutors say Mandell treated his brokers to fast times in London, spending $1.3 million at the nicest hotels in Europe and bringing plenty of petty cash for strip clubs and prostitutes."

Etymology

Popularized by its usage in the title of the novel Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1981) and the film (1982) of the same name.

Usage

American usage

Phrases

good times

Frequently Paired Words

good times

Questions

What does fast times mean?: A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.
Where does fast times come from?: Popularized by its usage in the title of the novel Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1981) and the film (1982) of the same name.

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