Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
like-sixty
Adverbial Phrase
/laɪk ˈsɪksti/
Definition
A colloquial term used to express something that is very high in degree or intensity.
Examples
- She runs like-sixty when she’s late for work!
- The team worked like-sixty to meet the deadline.
- He talks like-sixty when he’s excited about new ideas.
Meaning
The expression ‘like-sixty’ is often used to convey that a certain action is done with great enthusiasm or to signify a significant amount.
Synonyms
- Like mad
- Like crazy
- Madly
