Zoomies
What it means
A sudden spell of exuberant, fast, often circular running.
Reach for it when describing the familiar informal burst of energy, especially in a dog or cat
After her bath, the puppy got the zoomies around the garden.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
mad dash
Fits when one rapid run is the visible event
Careful Mad dash can imply urgency or danger and lacks the repeated loops of zoomies.
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playful
tear
Fits when racing around informally fits the sentence
Careful A tear can be destructive or linear and is not a noun for the whole spell.
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everyday
burst of energy
Fits when the cause matters more than the movement pattern
Careful Energy can appear as barking, play, or work rather than running.
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warm
romp
Fits when sustained playful movement is central
Careful A romp may be social and leisurely rather than sudden and frantic.
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professional
sprint
Fits when a short maximum-speed run is meant precisely
Careful Sprinting is directed and athletic, while zoomies often change direction wildly.
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formal
frenzy
Fits when uncontrolled intensity is the concern
Careful Frenzy sounds alarming and loses the ordinary joyful character.
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literary
Fits when carefree playful movement deserves a gentle word
Careful Frolicking is lighter and less explosive than zoomies.
Opposites 3
Common phrases 3
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get the zoomies
The puppy tends to get the zoomies after her evening bath.
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case of the zoomies
A case of the zoomies sent the kitten around the sofa twice.
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evening zoomies
The dog's evening zoomies ended with a drink and a long nap.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Zoomies is informal and most natural for pets. Sudden repetitive activity can also reflect stress, so context matters.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: NaomiAmethyst, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated