North American Englishinternational (informal)informalcolloquialslang
- A nickname or epithet applied to a person perceived as very fast or quick in action.
- Used playfully or sarcastically to urge someone to hurry or to mock their haste; often used in expressions such as 'Slow down, Speedy Gonzales!'
- May be perceived as stereotypical or offensive when used to refer to people of Mexican descent because of the character's ethnic caricature.