gas-hog

English

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A vehicle that consumes a large amount of gasoline or fuel, or a person who owns or drives such a vehicle.

Etymology

Compound from English gas (mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter) + English hog.

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hog

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