road rage

[rohd reyj]

noun

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

road rage

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• road rager noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of road rage¹

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