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

LaForteza also said Young’s weapons had been seized and wondered why the defendant had yet to be charged in either the road rage case or the September 2022 incident at the DEA where he allegedly pressed a gun to another agent’s rib cage.

From Los Angeles Times

Now the subject of investigations by three law enforcement agencies, Young has been accused of assault, threatening California Highway Patrol officers, brandishing a gun during a road rage incident and choking his estranged wife, according to court documents filed by prosecutors this month.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

A road rage altercation in West Hollywood reportedly turned fatal on Tuesday after one driver punched the other in the 7900 block of Santa Monica Boulevard.

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