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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

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1887

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road hog

noun

Definition of road hog for English Language Learners

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

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