Definition

Noun: A vehicle, typically an automobile, that consumes a large amount of fuel per mile or kilometer, resulting in poor fuel efficiency. The term often implies the vehicle is wasteful or environmentally unfriendly due to its high fuel consumption.

Usage

The term "gas guzzler" is used to describe a car or truck that has very low miles-per-gallon (MPG) or kilometers-per-liter (KPL) ratings. It is often used in discussions about environmental impact, fuel economy standards, and personal transportation choices. * It functions as a countable noun (e.g., a gas guzzler, those gas guzzlers). * It carries a negative connotation, criticizing the vehicle's inefficiency.

Examples

• "My old SUV is a real gas guzzler; it costs a fortune to fill up the tank."
• "Consumers are increasingly choosing hybrids over gas guzzlers."
• "The government introduced a tax on new gas guzzlers to encourage fuel efficiency."

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe any machine or system that consumes a resource excessively and inefficiently.
  • Example: "That old server in the basement is a power gas guzzler; we need to replace it."

Variants and Related Words

• Gas-guzzling (adjective): Used to describe the characteristic of consuming large amounts of fuel.
  • Example: "He drives a gas-guzzling pickup truck."
• Fuel-inefficient vehicle (noun phrase): A more formal synonym.
• Fuel-efficient vehicle (noun phrase): The direct antonym.

Synonyms

• Fuel hog
• Inefficient vehicle

Antonyms

• Gas sipper
• Fuel-efficient car
• Economy car
• Hybrid vehicle
• Electric vehicle (EV)

Noun

1. a car with relatively low fuel efficiency