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Under the Car

A phrase commonly used to refer to someone who is hungry, tired or ill. Can be used to describe general mental or physical discomfort. Much like it's closely related counterpart "under the weather".

First usage took place in early 17th century England. During the Black Plague many people would be referred to as "under the buggy" or "under the horse". Evolving to present day we now use the more present term "car".

Etymology: Under, from the German word Unter or Untersglagen literally meaning the physical presence of one being underneath another object. The, from the Japanese word ザ or やその他のためにと literally meaning having the resemblance of a preword or explanatory vowel. Car, from the Catalan word cotxe meaning a form of motorized transportation.
- I don't know if I can work out today, I'm under the car.

- I'm under the car, I could really use a steak right now.
by The Real Rain Maker May 19, 2013
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Car con

A conversation piece you save so that you have something to talk about with your insecure girlfriend in the car.
"Did you tell Jenny about Joe and Ted's break up?"

"No, not yet. I'm saving it for a car con when we go for a drive later. I have to find stuff to talk to her about while I'm driving or she thinks I don't love her any more."
by walkin-dead November 18, 2011
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Car Rims

You get "car rims" when someone who is wearing Carmex lip balm gives you a rim job.
When I was in prison I got lots of car rims.
by Kenny Dwag January 7, 2018
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Car shagger

Another driver that wants to try and prolapse your vehicle,

Usually young vw golf drivers, all bmw drivers, van drivers or everyone in an indian neighbourhood

They will try and shaft the rear of your vehicle until they can get past and then do it to another vehicle gaining no further distance other than the length of your car
I wish this car shagger in his van would get out my arse

I hate seeing this ugly car shaggers face in all 3 of my rear view mirrors, i could crash with how ugly they are and it's putting me off!

I'm going to slam my brakes on if this car shagger carries on in my rear
by Stereotypical Psueudonym October 12, 2017
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Car-shy

When you are to shy to pull up next to the car beside you.
I want to see the dog in that car but the guy is to car-shy for me to see in.
by Dark nuts January 19, 2015
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Damn-Car

Refers to the (frustrating) car in a spot tease. Any car concealed in a parking spot by a larger vehicle that makes the spot appear open for parking.
There's a parking spot next to that minivan. Good spot; better park in it... oh. A damn-car.

Hey, park there! Oh, wait, false alarm; damn-car.
by damncar October 28, 2010
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Car Blasting

When someone opens all the windows of a car, blasts loud music (usually rap or heavy metal), and slowly drives around the neighborhood. It is usually very entertaining.
Tim loves Car Blasting. The reactions from that Soccer Mom are hilarious!
by Onliner August 31, 2016
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