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. )

Example Sentences

The day after the road rage incident, Young allegedly attacked his wife and placed her in a wrestling hold, applying pressure to her head and neck, authorities said.

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My home sits in a valley, and the nearby rural highway often feels to me like a repository of White male road rage.

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Authorities do not believe terrorism was involved but are investigating whether alcohol, drugs, or road rage played a role.

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A former DEA agent — already awaiting trial on domestic violence and weapons charges — faces additional counts in incidents involving a co-worker and road rage.

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The charges stem from a 2022 incident at the DEA’s Los Angeles field office that seemingly cost Young his badge, and the alleged road rage episode two years later.

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