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fast-moving

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Moving rapidly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: slow-moving

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of a situation in which events follow each other in quick succession.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

That is sold quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, marketing

Examples

  • fast-moving consumer goods

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: som bevæger sig hurtigt — moving rapidly
  • Danish: hurtigtgående — moving rapidly
  • Irish: luaineach — moving rapidly
  • Norwegian Bokmål: hurtiggående — moving rapidly
  • Polish: szybkozbywalny — sold quickly