careen

/kəˈrin/
verb
  1. To move forward quickly while swaying or lurching from side to side, often out of control.
    • The toddler careened across the room, arms flapping, before crashing into the sofa.
    • The bicycle began to careen down the steep hill, barely missing a parked car.
    • The ship started to careen dangerously in the stormy seas.
  2. To rush or move headlong in a reckless or uncontrolled manner.
    • The stock market careened from one crisis to another all week.
    • The car careened around the corner, tires screeching.
    • He careened through his speech, forgetting half his notes.
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