Speedrun
What does Speedrun mean?
Speedrun means to complete a game, task, or life event as quickly as possible.
Speedrun used in a sentence
“He speedran the entire assignment before class.”
This example shows the term in context rather than treating the definition as a literal word-for-word substitution. Slang often depends on tone, audience, and the conversation around it.
How do you use Speedrun?
Outside gaming, it humorously describes rushing through almost anything.
Where did Speedrun come from?
The term comes from communities competing to finish video games in the shortest time.
Common variations of Speedrun
speed run
The spaced spelling.
speedrunning
The activity of attempting fast completions.
IRL speedrun
A real-life task completed unusually quickly.
Speedrun: frequently asked questions
What makes a speedrun official?
Communities usually define categories, timing methods, allowed strategies, and verification rules.
What is the difference between glitchless and any-percent?
Glitchless restricts certain exploits, while any-percent generally allows the fastest permitted route to an ending.
How is speedrun used outside games?
People jokingly describe rushing through schoolwork, relationships, errands, or other life events.