Roadburner
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A motor vehicle (car or motorcycle) designed for fast acceleration, high speeds, and good handling.
"Unfortunately, it fell between two stools: it was not good enough to be a competition car and those who wanted a roadburner preferred the Iso Grifo, which was better equipped."
Example
More examples"Unfortunately, it fell between two stools: it was not good enough to be a competition car and those who wanted a roadburner preferred the Iso Grifo, which was better equipped."
Etymology
From road + burner.
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