fast times

Definitions

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

US, plural, plural-only

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level