Breakneck
reckless or dangerous, especially because of excessive speed; hazardous:
He raced through the streets at breakneck speed.
Contemporary Examples
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Sorry, We’re Still Screwed Reihan Salam April 21, 2010
Where to Win Your Own Winter Olympics Lonely Planet January 3, 2014
Oh, if These Penises and Vaginas Could Talk: Genitalia as Tools, Toys, and Weapons Menno Schilthuizen April 30, 2014
Best Buy Punches Back at Amazon William O’Connor December 26, 2014
Historical Examples
Baseball Joe, Captain of the Team Lester Chadwick
The Rider of Waroona Firth Scott
Kentucky’s Famous Feuds and Tragedies Chas. G Mutzenberg
The Seed of the Toc-Toc Birds Francis Flagg
No Defense, Complete Gilbert Parker
adjective
(prenominal) (of speed, pace, etc) excessive and dangerous
adj.
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