carcolepsy

a condition affecting buddies on a trip who fall asleep as soon as the car starts moving, providing no company or driving help

Joe slept the whole way here, I think he suffers from carcolepsy.

by Frank Bama February 9, 2009

carcolepsy

Pronounced: Kar-ko-lep-see

The inability to stay awake and alert when in a car, or any other thing that moves, such as trains, planes, and busses.

The act of passing out while in a car regardless of passenger or driver status.

Roadtrip? Count me in, but I can't drive. I have carcolepsy and we'd all die.

by amy short March 11, 2006

carcolepsy

a condition characterized by brief attacks of deep sleep brought on by simply being in a car

Dude, your car is so comfortable it gives me carcolepsy

by kelly del gaudio July 21, 2007

carcolepsy

the irresistible desire to sleep while sitting in the car

As soon as my husband backs the car out of the driveway, carcolepsy sets in, and I'm out.

by Kittydoc October 24, 2012

carcolepsy

The condition that afflicts many people where the motion of a moving vehicle makes them tired or fall asleep very fast.

I hate going on road trips with Anthony! Thirty minutes in and he's asleep, leaving to fend for myself the next 4 hours, that dude must have a case of carcolepsy.

by Wordsworthl3ss June 24, 2016

carcolepsy

When the person in the passenger seat spontaneously falls asleep while driving.

Every time I get in the car, I get carcolepsy.

by ch33rch1ca96 September 26, 2010

carcolepsy

the condition of falling asleep anytime someone rides in a car.

I always have to drive Elizabeth because she has carcolepsy.

by tbarlow1 January 7, 2012