gas-guzzler

or gas guz·zler

[ gas-guhz-ler ]

/ ˈgæsˌgʌz lər /

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noun Informal.

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

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Origin of gas-guzzler

First recorded in 1975–80

OTHER WORDS FROM gas-guzzler

gas-guzzling, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for gas-guzzler

Security officials told Agence France-Presse that the gas station manager said he had recognized the two men.
France Mourns—and Hunts|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Unconfirmed reports in the French media claimed that the brothers were spotted at a gas station in northern France on Thursday.
France Mourns—and Hunts|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Total oil production figures include crude oil, natural gas liquids, and other liquid energy products.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: Jan. 4|PunditFact.com|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
On top of oil, the United States produces significantly more natural gas than Saudi Arabia.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: Jan. 4|PunditFact.com|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Her slight miscalculation of how to fix the situation leads to her driving around the gas pump.
Slow Motion Tiger Jump, a Tornado at the Rose Bowl and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
For comparison, the gas may be passed through a test-tube containing an equal amount of distilled water.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
It is allowed to cool, and hydrogen sulphid gas is passed through it for about five minutes.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
You could not see the water till you got close up, and at a distance only the rows of gas jets were apparent.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Gas, it is clear, could not be carried into a hostile country or into remote and nearly inaccessible districts.
Asbestos|Robert H. Jones
In its pure state it is a transparent and colourless gas, having a peculiar pungent smell, and highly soluble in water.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry|Thomas Anderson

British Dictionary definitions for gas-guzzler

gas guzzler

noun

informal a large car with very high petrol consumption

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