spookrijder

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈspoːkˌrɛi̯dər/

noun
Definitions
  • wrong-way driver, ghost driver; a person who drives on the wrong side of the road, into oncoming traffic

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish spook (ghost) + Dutch, Flemish rijder (driver, rider).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

rijder

Gloss

driver, rider

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