Donorcycle

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

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"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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