speedrun energy
The unmistakable aura someone gives off when they are moving through a situation at an unreasonable, almost suspicious pace.
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The unmistakable aura someone gives off when they are moving through a situation at an unreasonable, almost suspicious pace. Speedrun energy is visible — it's the friend who already has the tab open before you finished suggesting the idea, the person who texted back before you could even put your phone down, the coworker who submits the project the same hour it was assigned. Can be admired or alarming depending on context. Strongest when the speed seems to skip emotional or practical steps that normal people would need.
He was giving off speedrun energy on the first date — already planning the second one before the food arrived.
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