Donorcycle
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A motorcycle ridden by someone who is likely to die due to either recklessness or the inherent risk of riding a motorcycle. derogatory, uncommon
"The donorcycles rev and nudge forward, the traffic-crossing man is red, I get an angry blast from a bus, but I leap to the far bank without bouncing off a bonnet."
Example
More examples"The donorcycles rev and nudge forward, the traffic-crossing man is red, I get an angry blast from a bus, but I leap to the far bank without bouncing off a bonnet."
Etymology
Blend of donor + motorcycle; see organ donor. The term apparently originates from emergency room personnel who often see motorcycle accident victims. It alludes to the high percentage of donated organs that come from motorcyclists.
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