The condition demonstrated by one having one's head down, focused solely one one's cell phone screen while walking, invariably at a slow, dazed pace on a random, haphazard course. Often accompanied by mouth breathing. The condition is non-gender specific.
Terry's meanderthal wanderings have been responsible for multiple cases of other pedestrians having to suddenly change course to avoid collisions, and more than one or two rear-end collisions as Terry aimlessly stepped into traffic without warning, oblivious to the rest of the world.
by Bob'sBro March 16, 2024
Get the Meanderthalmug. The word meanderthal is a portmanteau of meander and neanderthal to describe a driving behavior.
A meanderthal (as a close cousin of the passhole) is a driver whose rate of speed is slower than the actual rate (not necessarily the legal speed) of the traffic for the lane they are in (e.g. in an HOV lane that is going slower than non-HOV traffic to the right). The driver may even change lanes without additional speed, nor showing intention to pass another vehicle (e.g. in the middle lane of three lane highway going slower than traffic in that lane, and the right adjacent one). The driver is either using a cell phone, is from a stereotypical "nervous" driving group, or (worst case) intentionally being a jerk.
This lack of forethought, awareness, and consideration for other drivers causes disruption, and occasional road rage, creating a danger to themselves and other drivers.
A meanderthal (as a close cousin of the passhole) is a driver whose rate of speed is slower than the actual rate (not necessarily the legal speed) of the traffic for the lane they are in (e.g. in an HOV lane that is going slower than non-HOV traffic to the right). The driver may even change lanes without additional speed, nor showing intention to pass another vehicle (e.g. in the middle lane of three lane highway going slower than traffic in that lane, and the right adjacent one). The driver is either using a cell phone, is from a stereotypical "nervous" driving group, or (worst case) intentionally being a jerk.
This lack of forethought, awareness, and consideration for other drivers causes disruption, and occasional road rage, creating a danger to themselves and other drivers.
"Damn! Everyone is passing us by because of that @#$% meanderthal in front of us!"
"Another friggin' meanderthal is LOST in the HOV lane again!"
"Another friggin' meanderthal is LOST in the HOV lane again!"
by Big Maq February 26, 2013
Get the Meanderthalmug. A person or group with no permanent location of residence who meander from destination to destination. Origin: Wild Duck Park, Scarborough, Maine. USA. Coined by Roger Rivet after meeting two Austin Texas vagabonds and their pups. (06/2023)
Before sunset the meanderthals wasted no time setting-up camp.
Sporting an Austin Keep It Weird backpack, the meanderathal started hiking up the mountain trail.
The meanderthal unhitched his jeep before parking the RV.
The hot air balloon festival hosted thousands of meanderthals from all around the world.
Sporting an Austin Keep It Weird backpack, the meanderathal started hiking up the mountain trail.
The meanderthal unhitched his jeep before parking the RV.
The hot air balloon festival hosted thousands of meanderthals from all around the world.
by 45iLife June 29, 2023
Get the Meanderthalmug. by JHockeyWhat? May 20, 2014
Get the meanderthalmug. Noun. A driver on the highway who just kind of meanders around like they're lost, unable to choose a lane or a steady speed.
by Fluffiestdrop45 January 24, 2019
Get the Meanderthalmug. A meanderthal is a person with a primitive sense of direction or courtesy. These people are commonly found as pedestrians as well as drivers, typically fond of the Prius, making frequent visits to places such as Wal-Mart and Starbucks.
by QwertyQuarter July 2, 2019
Get the Meanderthalmug. An individual who lacks focus, who's interests change constantly, and who easily changes the subject or gets distracted.
by on July 16, 2025
Get the Meanderthalmug.