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DEFINITION: n. A driver who ignores the rules of the road by driving very slowly (i.e. at the legal limit) in the fast lane. v. To strictly observe the "suggested" speed limits, even when using the fast lane.
Verboticisms
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Zimmerlane
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: zim-err-layn
Sentence: i enjoyed heading out on the weekend for some zimmerlaning
Etymology: zimmer frame, lane
Fastlamer
Created by: davi8992
Pronunciation:
Sentence: I've got to pass this fastlamer.
Etymology: From "fast" denoting which lane of traffic and "lamer" as in loser.
Pewectomygastro
Created by: Jodyblu
Pronunciation: pewectrogas
Sentence: When A Cow Passes A Big Smelly One.
Etymology: Big Fart!
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COMMENTS:
Cool!!.. HaHa!! - Jodyblu, 2009-05-26: 08:08:00
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Lanedarme
Created by: stache
Pronunciation: lān därm'
Sentence: The left-lane bandits were more than Herb could take that day. He was trying to get to his daughter's recital, but they insisted on self-righteouslycreeping along at the posted limit in the far left lane. Then, to Herb's immense satisfaction, and for the first time in recorded history, the Highway Patrol came to the rescue, pulled the lanedarme over and wrote him a citation for obstructing traffic.
Etymology: lane + gendarme
Slackfeetdriver
Created by: milorush
Pronunciation: n. slāk-fēt-drī'vər
Sentence: "Damn!" swore Dave, "I really need these slack-feet drivers to get the hell out of my way! Walgreen's is gonna run out of the half-off after-Easter candy!"
Etymology: slack + feet (sorta like 'limp-wristed' I guess) + [backseat] driver
Meanderthal
Created by: Jamagra
Pronunciation: me/an'/der/thol
Sentence: "Hey, meanderthal!!! You're doing 55 miles per hour on the freaking freeway! Find the long pedal on the right and USE IT," Sam shouted at the elderly man in the Dodge Dart. "Meanderthalled again," grumbled Sam.
Etymology: meanderthal - meander (to wander aimlessly) + Neanderthal
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COMMENTS:
great word - Jabberwocky, 2008-04-07: 12:52:00
Excellent - OZZIEBOB, 2008-04-07: 20:33:00
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Hungruity
Created by: Rikkesop
Pronunciation: Hungerity
Sentence: To be so hungry, that you get angry
Etymology:
Petroloiter
Created by: catgrin
Pronunciation: pe-tro-loi-ter
Sentence: People tend to petroloiter on Sundays. This causes weekend commuters no end of frustration!
Etymology: petrol + loiter
Lescargo
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: les kar go
Sentence: When old Lester gets out the vintage car and drives on the highway, he drives slowly in the fast lane to the annoyance of all others. When they beep him, he slows down even further. All the women at the nursing home call him a lescargo. Because he understands no French, he thinks they mean he has less baggage and is more available for dates.
Etymology: Fr: L'Escargot (Snail) & Less Car go
Pedalfoil
Created by: SethelMerman
Pronunciation: Pehd-uhl-foyl
Sentence: Steve was just barely going to be on time for his new job when he was delayed on the interstate. "Great, my new boss will never believe I was stuck behind this pedalfoil." He said to himself dismayed.
Etymology: A play on pedophile: Pedal (as in gas or break pedal) + foil (to thwart).
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COMMENTS:
Great word! - Nosila, 2009-05-26: 16:03:00
WORK! - hyperborean, 2009-05-27: 13:13:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by stache and Biscotti. Thank you stache and Biscotti. ~ James
arrrteest - 2008-04-07: 17:40:00
A friend of mine always said, "Beware of old men in hats driving Buicks." I remember driving up the NJ Turnpike at 75MPH and pushing 80 in the right lane and being flashed by motorists thinking I was going too slow!
purpleartichokes - 2008-04-07: 18:03:00
My dad always said "Beware of men smoking cigars and driving station wagons." Wouldn't ya know, my first close call was with one of them?
logarithm - 2008-11-27: 11:18:00
Hehehe...
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James
PennonFurl - 2018-06-13: 19:02:00