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 Words From

• road rag·er 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

Less than two weeks later, Young called a friend he worked with at the DEA and made “vague, yet concerning, threats, regarding the CHP officers” investigating the road rage incident, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times

Is this what it’s like, experiencing road rage with Jessica Williams?

From Los Angeles Times

The incident was apparently sparked by a road rage incident that turned into an argument between two people, prompting the officer from Hemet to intervene, the Murrieta Police Department announced in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times

The Tesla driver who became notorious for violent, pipe-wielding incidents of road rage is back on the road.

From Los Angeles Times

The Tesla driver who became notorious for violent, pipe-wielding incidents of road rage through video captured by a victim may be back on highways sooner than expected.

From Los Angeles Times