adj
pacey
adj
1
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.
Word Forms
pacier comparative, paciest superlative
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Etymology
From "pace" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."