Automotive Slang

verb to cover a floor with material such as wood or tile

adjective surprised or shocked to the point of being unable to speak or react

• The intricate design of the handcrafted rug floored me with its beauty.
• I was absolutely floored by the surprise party they threw for me.
• When I saw the final score, I was totally floored.
• Her stunning performance in the play floored the audience with emotion.

noun A person who drives slowly or without skill, often causing frustration for other drivers

• The slow-moving car in front of us appears to be driven by a Sunday driver.
• Ugh, we're stuck behind a Sunday driver going 10 miles under the speed limit.
• I can't stand Sunday drivers who don't know how to drive properly.
• He's such a Sunday driver when it comes to making decisions, always taking his time and being indecisive.

noun a slang term for a dilapidated or old car, typically in poor condition

• The old hooptie car was in need of repairs.
• I can't believe you're still driving that hooptie around town.
• Check out my new hooptie ride, it's a real beater.
• Her fashion sense was a hooptie, with mismatched colors and patterns.

noun a slang term for smoking marijuana in an enclosed space to trap the smoke

• The act of hot-boxing a car is considered illegal in many states.
• We were hot-boxing in my friend's car last night and got caught by the police.
• Let's hot-box the whip before we head to the party.
• The tension in the meeting room was so thick, it felt like we were hot-boxing with awkwardness.