adj
pacey
Pacey (adj) means fast-moving or quick, especially describing a game, story, or player. Example: “The winger is known for being pacey down the flank.”
adj
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Fast-moving or quick, especially describing a game, story, or player.
"The winger is known for being pacey down the flank."
"It's a pacey thriller that never lets up."
How to use pacey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishQuick and energetic, often used for sport or fast-moving stories.
When to use it
Common in British English, especially in sports commentary.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- pacier
- Superlative
- paciest
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The winger is known for being _____ down the flank.
Etymology
From "pace" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."
Rhymes for pacey
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What does “pacey” mean?
The word “pacey” means fast-moving or quick, especially describing a game, story, or player. In plain terms, quick and energetic, often used for sport or fast-moving stories.
How do you use “pacey” in a sentence?
Here is “pacey” used in a sentence: “The winger is known for being pacey down the flank.”
What part of speech is “pacey”?
“Pacey” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of pacey?
"pacey" (adj) means fast-moving or quick, especially describing a game, story, or player.
