# sped

Pronunciation: US say "SPED" /spɛd/; UK

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of speed. — simple past and past participle of speed
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of speed. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.
   - _The ambulance sped through the intersection with its lights flashing._
   - _Years had sped by before she finally returned to the village._

## Noun

2. A derogatory and offensive slang term for a student who receives special education. *(slang)*
   - Simple: A cruel, insulting word for a student in special education classes.
   - _The bullies taunted him, calling him a sped whenever no teacher was nearby._
   - _She felt sick after hearing her own son labeled a sped by his classmates._

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