Synonyms for breakneck
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Dangerously fast; hell-for-leather.
He came running around the corner at a breakneck pace and couldn't stop in time to avoid hitting the fruit stand.
Related words
- Word family
- breakbone
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| breakneck | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- dangerous3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dangerous3 = 3 syllables).