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road hog

noun

Definition of road hog 

: a driver of an automotive vehicle who obstructs others especially by occupying part of another's traffic lane

First Known Use of road hog

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of road hog was in 1887

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road hog

noun

English Language Learners Definition of road hog

: someone who drives a vehicle in a way that blocks other drivers

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