gas-guzzler

or gas guz·zler

[gas-guhz-ler]

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noun Informal.

an automobile that has low fuel efficiency, getting relatively few miles per gallon.

Origin of gas-guzzler

First recorded in 1975–80

Related formsgas-guz·zling, adjective

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Related Words for gas guzzler

transportation, auto, van, truck, bus, convertible, taxi, limousine, wagon, ride, machine, pickup, motor, automobile, jeep, compact, lemon, wreck, buggy, crate

British Dictionary definitions for gas guzzler

gas guzzler

noun

informal a large car with very high petrol consumption

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Word Origin and History for gas guzzler

gas-guzzler

car with low fuel-efficiency, 1973, American English, from gas (short for gasoline) + guzzler.