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zoomy, a. slang.|ˈzuːmɪ|
[f. zoom n. + -y1; cf. zoom v.]
Of a motor car, its engine, etc.: that makes or travels with a ‘zooming’ sound; hence, impressively large, fast, or powerful; flashy.
1969Daily Tel. (Colour Suppl.) 17 Jan. 6 (Advt.), The Herald 13/60..has a zoomy 1296cc engine, delivering 61 bhp. 1985N.Y. Times 13 Oct. v. 13/1 The car is right on the money... It's not super space-age or zoomy. But I think what it's supposed to do it does well. 1989Motor Trend Mar. 121/3 More power, closer gears, firmer suspension, bigger tires, zoomier looks. How does it work? 1991Esquire Jan. 46/1 Since Forward Look, automotive fashions have come and gone in a quest for zoomy zeitgeist and a median demographic style. |