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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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[Verb]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

Ex: She accidentally totaled her new SUV while driving on the icy road .
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whip
[noun]

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

Ex: He bought a vintage whip that turns heads everywhere he goes.
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bimmer
[noun]

a BMW car

Ex: His bimmer turned heads as he pulled into the parking lot.
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beemer
[noun]

a BMW motorcycle

Ex: He customized his beemer with new exhaust pipes.
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the dashboard lights on a car that illuminate when there is a mechanical or electrical problem

Ex: After the accident, the Christmas tree was fully lit on the dashboard.
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lowrider
[noun]

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

Ex: She loves photographing lowriders at car shows .
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motorhead
[noun]

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

Ex: Even as a kid, he was a motorhead, always tinkering with bikes.
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apehanger
[noun]

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

Ex: He raised the apehangers even higher for style.
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ride
[noun]

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

Ex: They cruised around town in their rides all afternoon.
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Lambo
[noun]

a Lamborghini car

Ex: The streets were full of luxury cars, but the Lambo stood out.
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skrrt
[interjection]

used to imitate the sound of a tire screeching

Ex: He drifted the car into the parking spot, skrrt!at the last second.
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roadie
[noun]

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

Ex: As a roadie, he always checks the tire pressure before long rides.
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to hop on
[Verb]

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

Ex: You can hop on the shuttle to get to the airport.
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to get off a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or tram

Ex: You can hop off the shuttle whenever you like.
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to swoop
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to give someone a ride or to pick someone up in a vehicle

Ex: They swooped in with their SUV to save us from the rain.
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to make a left turn while driving or walking

Ex: Don't forget to hang a left at the stop sign.
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to make a right turn while driving or walking

Ex: Don't miss the turn; hang a right at the next street.
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to pass or overtake another vehicle, often quickly or decisively

Ex: The driver shut down everyone else on the track.
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to take the front passenger seat in a vehicle such as a car or truck

Ex: The older sibling allowed the younger one to sit shotgun for the first time during the drive to the beach.
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