road rage

noun, verb — 2 senses

road rage

noun

Etymology road + rage. First use appears c. 1988 in the Orlando Sentinel.

1

Automotive, Human sciences, Law, Psychology, Sciences, Transport, Vehicles Uncontrollable aggressive behavior by the driver of a road vehicle, especially when caused by stress or frustration.

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Derived terms
road rager
Related terms
roid rage

road rage

verb

Etymology road + rage. First use appears c. 1988 in the Orlando Sentinel.

1

Informal To engage in such behavior.

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