Road hog Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹoʊd/ /ˈhɑɡ

ROHD-hawg

UK

ɹˈəʊd/ /hˈɒɡ

ROHD-hog

Definition

A 'road hog' is a driver who takes up more than their share of the road or drives inconsiderately, making it difficult or dangerous for others.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and slightly negative; describes selfish or rude drivers. Common in complaints while driving or discussing traffic. Not the same as 'speedster' (goes fast); a 'road hog' can drive slowly or block lanes.

• Spanish: conductor imprudente - acaparador de carril
• Portuguese (BR): motorista imprudente - dono da estrada
• Portuguese (PT): condutor imprudente - dono da estrada
• Chinese (Simplified): 霸道司机 - 路霸
• Chinese (Traditional): 霸道司機 - 路霸
• Hindi: सड़क का गुंडा - रास्ता रोकने वाला चालक
• Arabic: سائق متهور - مستولي على الطريق
• Bengali: রোড হগ - রাস্তার দখলদার ড্রাইভার
• Russian: хам на дороге - дорожный эгоист
• Japanese: 道路を独占する運転手 - 迷惑ドライバー
• Vietnamese: lái xe chiếm đường - tài xế ích kỷ
• Korean: 도로를 혼자 차지하는 운전자 - 이기적인 운전자
• Turkish: yol kabadayı - yolu kaplayan sürücü
• Urdu: راستے کا قبضہ کرنے والا ڈرائیور
• Indonesian: pengemudi egois - sopir serakah jalan

Example Sentences

Don't be a road hog; share the lane!

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I hate driving behind a road hog.

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The road hog refused to let anyone pass.

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That truck is such a road hog—it's taking up both lanes!

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Nothing makes traffic worse than a road hog during rush hour.

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My dad gets really annoyed at road hogs on long trips.

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