fast times

English

Etymology

Popularized by usage in the title of the 1981 novel Fast Times at Ridgemont High and the 1982 film of the same name.

Noun

fast times pl (plural only)

1. (chiefly US, set phrase) A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.
   • 2000 April 3, Robert Lenzner, “Personality Change”, in Forbes‎^[1], retrieved 7 April 2015:

     McCourtney, however, recognizes the need for more urgency in these euphoric days of dot.com stock offerings. Underscoring the fast times, Venrock just lost one of its three Silicon Valley partners.

   • 2009 July 15, Virginia Heffernan, “Bibliovision”, in The New York Times‎^[2], →ISSN:

     The book was said to contain salacious details about the fast times of Danielle Staub, one of the principals on “Real Housewives.”

   • 2012 May 3, “'Bad boy' ex-investment manager sentenced in NYC”, in Businessweek‎^[3], retrieved 7 April 2015:

     Prosecutors say Mandell treated his brokers to fast times in London, spending $1.3 million at the nicest hotels in Europe and bringing plenty of petty cash for strip clubs and prostitutes.

See also

• good times