gas-guzzler

or gas guz·zler

[ gas-guhz-ler ]

noun

, Informal.

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

gas guzzler

noun

1. informal.
   a large car with very high petrol consumption

Other Words From

• gas-guzzling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gas-guzzler¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Related Words

• auto
• automobile
• bus
• convertible
• jeep
• limousine
• machine
• motor
• pickup
• ride
• station wagon
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• van
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