Verboticism: Motortoise
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.
Motortoise
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: mot - or - tus
Sentence: Elsie was a motortoise on the highway; she thought the passing lane was the lane you stayed in so everyone could pass you.
Etymology: motorist, tortoise (Belonging to any of several species of turtles that live strictly on land)
Points: 857
Comments: Motortoise
Nosila - 2009-05-26: 16:02:00
Good one...she must be shell-shocked!