road rage

English - Turkish

Definition of road rage in English Turkish dictionary

Trafik canavarlığı, trafikteki öfke durumu

English - English

Definition of road rage in English English dictionary

Uncontrollable aggressive behaviour by the driver of a road vehicle, especially when caused by stress or frustration

Violent behavior exhibited by drivers in traffic, often as a manifestation of stress: “Motorists in the United States fear road rage, and the the world's largest auto club wants anger-management education as part of the penalty for such behavior” (Brad Liston)

{i} act of violence committed out of frustration about traffic or driving conditions

violence exhibited by drivers in traffic

Road rage is anger or violent behaviour caused by someone else's bad driving or the stress of being in heavy traffic. a road rage attack on a male motorist. Violent behavior exhibited by drivers in traffic, often as a manifestation of stress: "Motorists in the United States fear road rage, and the the world's largest auto club wants anger-management education as part of the penalty for such behavior" (Brad Liston). violence and angry behaviour by car drivers towards other car drivers

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Turkish pronunciation

rōd reyc

Synonyms

driver anger, driver rage

Pronunciation

/ˈrōd ˈrāʤ/ /ˈroʊd ˈreɪʤ/

Etymology

[ 'rOd ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English rode, from Old English rAd ride, journey; akin to Old English rIdan to ride.