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hot rodder

American  
Or hot-rodder

noun

Slang.

  1. a driver or builder of hot rods.

  2. a fast and reckless driver.

Etymology

Origin of hot rodder

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Example Sentences

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George grew up in Modesto, was a hot rodder, and had a terrible car accident in high school that nearly killed him and really altered his life in a lot of ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023

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