fast one

noun, Informal.
1.
a shrewd action, especially when unscrupulous or dishonest; an unfair trick, deceitful practice, dishonest dealing, etc.:
He pulled a fast one on me by paying me with a worthless check.
Origin
1920-25, Americanism
Examples from the web for fast one
  • First, it pulls a bit of a fast one on the reader from the start.
  • Encouraged members to fast one day a month and donate the savings to help the needy.
  • Speed describes how fast one is moving, eg, in knots or mph.
Slang definitions & phrases for fast one

fast one

noun phrase

A trick or deception; clever subterfuge; dipsy-doodle: That was sure a fast one, you wearing the false mustache

Related Terms

pull a fast one

[1924+; probably fr fast shuffle]