Simple Definition of hot rod

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hot rod

noun

plural hot rods
informal : a car that has been changed so that it can be driven and raced at very fast speeds

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“Hot rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hot%20rod. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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