Speedrun
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspiːd.ɹʌn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Speedrun is a noun meaning (ambitransitive) To perform or create a speedrun.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To perform or create a speedrun.
More Meanings
- (by extension, Internet slang) To do something or undergo some process as quickly as possible.
- (video games) A playthrough of a computer or video game in which the whole game or a select part of it, such as a single level, is played with the intent of completing it as quickly as possible, optionally with certain prerequisites.
Example Sentences
John decided to speedrun his trip to the grocery store.
In my most recent attempt to speedrun this game, I almost managed to beat the world record.
In the speedrun of Super Mario Bros. 3, Anonymous Jones finishes the whole game in just 11 minutes.
Many of the strats for the Glitchless speedrun came from Distortion2, who is a widely known speedrunner who has broken records in games Elden Ring and Seikiro.
Word Forms
- speedruns
- speed run
- speedrunning
- speedran
- speedrunned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include framerule, taser, speed reading, rerun, simulator, autoscroller.
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