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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A vehicle, such as an SUV or wagon, that is not quite as capable as a full-blown off-roader but a step above 'regular' cars (on-roaders), because of increased ground clearance with tyre, wheel, and suspension adjustments and skid plates.

Etymology

Blend of soft + off-roader.

Related phrases

off roaderon roaders

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