Speed is a generic slang for the wide variety of stimulant drugs. Mostly methamphetamine.
It can also be used to refer to an extremely strong cup of espresso or coffee or a can of energy drink
Man A: i had such a hard time waking up tofay I had to drink a can of speed to get going
Man B: too bad you don't have it in pills
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When music is playing is synonymous for speeding. When the beats are speeding it means that the music is playing. The word does have a reference to tempo. You wouldn't say that "Love and Happiness" by Al Green is speeding. You would say it about faster tracks.
Touch the Sky was speeding on my iPod.
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Generic term for any upper (βupperβ being a generic term for any type of speed). Any drug that acts like an amphetamine. Archaic: Not so much a recreational drug as an occupational drug (a way to get through work so you can do some good drugs).
I could use some speed to keep from dozing off at my computer.
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When youβre running super late for an event and go 20+ miles above the speed limit and donβt give a fuck about the risk of getting pulled over.
Fuck I forgot my backpack at home now I gotta speed home and get it
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