Miata

phrase

phrase ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Phrase
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    Acronym of Miata is always the answer. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

Example

More examples

"Your body is like a Cadillac, and mine is like a Miata."

Etymology

Back-formation from Miata as a backronym. From Old High German miata (“reward”). Referring to the fact that the answer to what car to choose is always the Mazda MX-5 Miata. From the drivability and popularity of the sports car. Phrase has been in use in car aficionado circles since the 1990s.

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