drive-by

adjective

\ˈdrīv-ˈbī

\

Definition of drive-by

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : carried out from a moving vehicle a drive-by shooting

2 : done or made in a quick or cursory manner

drive-by

noun

\ˈdrīv-ˌbī

\

plural drive-bys

Definition of drive-by (Entry 2 of 2)

: a drive-by shooting

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The first known use of drive-by was in 1968

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drive-by

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of drive-by

: done from a moving vehicle

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