Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peel-rubber
verb
/piːl ˈrʌbər/
Definition
To engage in the act of driving a vehicle in such a way that it causes the tires to lose traction and spin, often resulting in smoke and noise.
Examples
- He loves to peel-rubber at the start of every race.
- The driver peeled-rubber down the street, impressing everyone watching.
- During the car show, they demonstrated how to peel-rubber safely.
Meaning
Peel-rubber refers to a dramatic method of acceleration where the rubber tires of a vehicle will spin on the road before gaining traction, commonly associated with racing or showing off a vehicle’s power.
Synonyms
- Burn rubber
- Wheel spin
- Rev up
