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
First Known Use of drive–by
1977
DRIVE–BY Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of drive–by for English Language Learners
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: done from a moving vehicle
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