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road rage

noun

: anger and aggressive behavior by a driver who is upset by how another person is driving

Full Definition of ROAD RAGE

:  a motorist's uncontrolled anger that is usually provoked by another motorist's irritating act and is expressed in aggressive or violent behavior
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First Known Use of ROAD RAGE

1988

Rhymes with ROAD RAGE

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