roadhog
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Definition
Noun: A driver who drives in a way that obstructs other vehicles on the road, typically by using more than one lane, driving very slowly in a passing lane, or not allowing others to merge or pass.
Usage
The term "roadhog" is used to describe a specific, inconsiderate type of driver. It is a compound noun, but functions as a single concept. It is informal and carries a strong negative connotation of selfishness and discourtesy.
Examples
- The roadhog in the pickup truck was camping in the left lane, causing a long line of cars to build up behind him.
- Don't be a roadhog; move over and let faster traffic pass.
- She complained about the roadhog who wouldn't let her merge onto the highway.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically outside of literal driving contexts to describe anyone who selfishly monopolizes a shared resource or space.
- He's such a roadhog in meetings, never letting anyone else speak.
Variants and Related Words
- Road hog: An alternative, less common spelling with a space.
- Hog (verb, informal): To selfishly keep or use something to the exclusion of others. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Inconsiderate driver
- Lane hog (specifically for one who blocks a lane)
- Slowpoke (in the passing lane) (informal)
Antonyms
- Courteous driver
- Defensive driver
Related Idioms
- To hog the road: This is the verbal phrase from which the noun "roadhog" is derived. It means to drive in an obstructing, selfish manner.
- If you're going slower than the flow of traffic, don't hog the road; move to the right.