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Daily Life - Transportation

Here you will find slang for transportation, covering terms for vehicles, travel, and getting around in both everyday and casual contexts.

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to total
to total
[Verb]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

Ex: The car was totaled in the high-speed crash. 
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whip
whip
[noun]

a car, often stylish, impressive, or high-end

Ex: She just pulled up in her new whip. 
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bimmer
bimmer
[noun]

a BMW car

Ex: He just bought a new bimmer and can't stop showing it off. 
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beemer
beemer
[noun]

a BMW motorcycle

Ex: He took his beemer out for a ride along the coast. 
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Christmas tree

the dashboard lights on a car that illuminate when there is a mechanical or electrical problem

Ex: My car's Christmas tree lit up after I ignored the oil change. 
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lowrider
lowrider
[noun]

a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features

Ex: He rolled up in his lowrider, bouncing to the music. 
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motorhead
motorhead
[noun]

a person who is very enthusiastic about cars, trucks, or motorcycles

Ex: He's a true motorhead, spending every weekend at car shows. 
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apehanger
apehanger
[noun]

a motorcycle handlebar positioned higher than the rider's shoulders, usually used in the plural form

Ex: He customized his bike with apehangers. 
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ride
ride
[noun]

a vehicle, usually a car, often implying personal ownership or style

Ex: He washed his ride before heading out. 
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Lambo
Lambo
[noun]

a Lamborghini car

Ex: He just bought a new Lambo and can't stop showing it off. 
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skrrt
skrrt
[interjection]

used to imitate the sound of a tire screeching

Ex: The car spun out, skrrt, right in front of us. 
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roadie
roadie
[noun]

a cyclist who rides primarily on paved roads rather than off-road or trails

Ex: He's a serious roadie, logging hundreds of miles every week. 
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to hop on
to hop on
[Verb]

to board a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or tram

Ex: We can hop on the bus here. 
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to hop off

to get off a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or tram

Ex: We'll hop off at the museum. 
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to swoop
to swoop
[Verb]

to give someone a ride or to pick someone up in a vehicle

Ex: Since your car's in the shop, I'll swoop in 10. 
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to [hang] a left

to make a left turn while driving or walking

Ex: To make a left turn while driving or walking 
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to [hang] a right

to make a right turn while driving or walking

Ex: Hang a right after the traffic light. 
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to shut down

to pass or overtake another vehicle, often quickly or decisively

Ex: I opened that throttle and shut him down. 
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to [ride|sit] shotgun

to take the front passenger seat in a vehicle such as a car or truck

Ex: I called dibs to ride shotgun on the road trip; I want the front seat. 
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