gas–guzzler

noun gas–guz·zler \ˈgas-ˈgəz-lər, -ˈgə-zə-\

: a usually large vehicle that uses a lot of gasoline

Full Definition of GAS-GUZZLER

: a usually large automobile that gets relatively poor mileage

— gas–guz·zling \-liŋ\ adjective

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1973

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