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fast times

noun

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.

Definitions

  1. A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving…

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

    • 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.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA