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Burn rubber Meaning in English

expression

ˈbɝn/ /ˈɹəbɝ
BURN RUH-ber
bˈɜːn/ /ɹˈʌbɐ
BURN RUB-uh

Definition

To accelerate a car very quickly from a stop so that the tires make a loud noise; informally, to drive away at high speed.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mostly in American English, used about cars, racing, or making a quick getaway. Collocates with 'car', 'road', 'street'. Not literal—no actual burning. Avoid in formal writing.

Example Sentences

The street racers burn rubber every Friday night.

basic

He loves to burn rubber in his new car.

basic

When the light turned green, she burned rubber to impress her friends.

basic

Let’s burn rubber and get out of here!

natural

The cop showed up, so they had to burn rubber.

natural

It’s raining, so don’t try to burn rubber on wet roads.

natural