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drive-by

adjective \ ˈdrīv-ˈbī \

Definition of drive-by

1 : carried out from a moving vehicle
  • a drive-by shooting
2 : done or made in a quick or cursory manner

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First Known Use of drive-by

1968

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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drive-by

noun \ ˈdrīv-ˌbī \

Definition of drive-by

plural drive-bys
: a drive-by shooting

First Known Use of drive-by

1977

in the meaning defined above

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DRIVE-BY Defined for English Language Learners

drive-by

adjective

Definition of drive-by for English Language Learners

  • : done from a moving vehicle

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