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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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Slomomotorist
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: slōmōmōtərist
Sentence: It never fails, whenever Jim is in a hurry he falls in behind a slomomotorist. He should have known better this time. As he approached this virtual speed bump he saw all the classic signs, the over-sized sedan of dark bland color, the omnipresent turn signal, the silhouette of a fedora and white knuckles. The only thing that was more annoying was the guy in the next lane who felt it was his job to match the speed of the one in front of him effectively blocking him in.
Etymology: slow-motion (action appears slower than in real life) + motorist (the driver of an automobile)
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
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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Stoperator
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: stop er ay tor
Sentence: Because he crawled and dawdled down the road, stopping for every bump and hole, he was awarded his stoperator license.
Etymology: Stop (not move) & Operator (someone who operates machinery)
Motortoise
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: moh/tawr/tuss
Sentence: She is a motortoise who drives 55 mph in the fast 55 mph lane.
Etymology: motorist + tortoise (turtle - slow) motor + (tor)toise and the mo + tortoise)
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COMMENTS:
fantastic blend - Jabberwocky, 2008-04-07: 12:52:00
Nice blend- I consider "Autotortoise" but it just didnt seem right. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-04-07: 20:32:00
Love the word, Stevenson0, it left me shell-shocked! - Nosila, 2008-04-08: 01:53:00
Great verboticism!! - Mustang, 2008-04-08: 03:12:00
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Speedumbmeter
Created by: bookowl
Pronunciation: spee/dum/eater
Sentence: A speedumbmeter is too slow to drive.
Etymology: speedometer + dumb
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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Recardation
Created by: toadstool57
Pronunciation: rE-car-dA-shun
Sentence: The car pool is late for the work. The driver tries to make it on time as he comes across a motorist suffering from a case of recardation, in the fast lane, and relizes they are doomed.
Etymology: retard, as in slow/car
Velociteedoff
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: ve-loss-a-teed-off
Sentence: Melinda changed down another gear, cursed at length and then resorted to deep breathing. But as long as she was checked by the responsible, law abiding and safe driver in front of her, she would suffer the effects of being velociteedoff.
Etymology: velocity + teed off
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COMMENTS:
nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-04-07: 12:52:00
Good word. - Mustang, 2008-04-08: 03:14:00
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Carhography
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: car/hog/graf/ee
Sentence: A firm believer in carhography gets out his map and follows the road at a set speed, keeping his eyes forward and never paying attention to anyone behind him.
Etymology: car + hog + cartography
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COMMENTS:
Clever word... like the mapping aspect - Jamagra, 2008-04-07: 14:02:00
(baby you can drive my car...) - purpleartichokes, 2008-04-07: 18:23:00
Very close to the mark - OZZIEBOB, 2008-04-07: 20:34:00
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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