Meaning & use

road hog

noun·Everyday

A driver who behaves selfishly or carelessly, taking up more than their share of the road.

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The road hog refused to move into the slower lane, forcing cars to pass on the right.

Cyclists complained about road hogs who parked halfway across the bike lane.

A note on using this word

Road hog is an informal, mildly humorous British term, similar in tone to calling someone a 'hog' for greedily taking more than their fair share.

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