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road rage

[rohd reyj]

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noun

a fit of violent anger by the driver of an automobile, especially one directed toward and endangering other motorists or pedestrians.

road rage

noun

aggressive behaviour by a motorist in response to the actions of another road user

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road rager noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of road rage¹

First recorded in 1985–90; probably by analogy with slightly earlier roid rage ( def. )

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A former DEA agent — already awaiting trial on domestic violence and weapons charges — faces additional counts in incidents involving a co-worker and road rage.

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The charges stem from a 2022 incident at the DEA’s Los Angeles field office that seemingly cost Young his badge, and the alleged road rage episode two years later.

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A man who was jailed and paroled after a series of violent road rage attacks in Southern California was arrested in Hawaii on allegations of similar crimes, according to authorities.

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A man who died after he was hit by a van in an alleged road rage incident was "kind and loving", his family has said.

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If Russell’s depiction of burgeoning pop stardom feels as visceral as his depictions of kitchens and road rage, this one’s gonna be a scorcher.

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