- velocitize
- ve·loc·i·tize
English syllables. 2014.
velocitize
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velocitize — (vuh.LAWS.i.tyz) v. To cause a person to become used to a fast speed. velocitization n. Example Citations: Safety experts argue that speeding has velocitizing effects on drivers, making it harder for them to slow down when conditions change and… … New words
velocitize — və̇ˈläsəˌtīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: velocity + ize : to cause (an automobile driver) to misjudge or become unaware of true speed or to become drowsy as a result of prolonged traveling at a high speed (as on an open highway) … Useful english dictionary
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hurry sickness — n. A malaise where a person feels chronically short of time, and so tends to perform every task faster and to get flustered when encountering any kind of delay. Example Citation: The microwave oven is one of the modern objects that convey the… … New words
speed hump — (SPEED hump) n. A low ridge that runs across a street and that is designed to slow down cars. A speed hump is a longer, flatter version of a speed bump. Example Citation: New York City, prepare for the speed hump. A hump, not to be confused,… … New words
speed scratch — n. Meal preparation in which the basic ingredients come pre measured in a package and only need to be combined with one or more fresh ingredients and then cooked. Example Citation: Time pressed cooks are driving the trend toward speed scratch,… … New words
thrillax — v. To do something that is both stimulating and relaxing. [thrill + relax] thrillaxing pp. thrillaxation n. Example Citations: Tim Locke, head of marketing at Mark Warner, said there was a growing trend for people wanting to combine fitness and… … New words
traffic-calming device — (traf.ik CAWM.ing duh.vys) n. A device installed on or near a roadway to force motorists to slow down. Example Citation: The traffic planner, Guy Rousseau, suggested that a network of traffic calming devices be used to keep drivers from speeding… … New words
