road rage

American  

[rohd reyj] / ˈroʊd ˌreɪdʒ /

noun

1. a fit of violent anger by the driver of an automobile, especially one directed toward and endangering other motorists or pedestrians.

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road rage British  

noun

1. aggressive behaviour by a motorist in response to the actions of another road user

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Other Word Forms

• road rager
  noun

Etymology

Origin of road rage

First recorded in 1985–90; probably by analogy with slightly earlier roid rage ( def. )

Example Sentences

Road rage could be seen as an extension of this societal anger.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2024

Road rage and aggressive driving have been an issue since long before the virus struck.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2021

Road rage is on the increase, along with lineups at traffic signals and trips through residential side streets, neighbors say.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2020

Road rage triggered it, the first reports stated.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2016

Road rage is just one example of what neurobiologist Douglas Fields calls “snapping.”

From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2016