Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

road-rage-incident

noun
/ˈroʊd reɪdʒ ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
Definition
A road-rage incident refers to aggressive behavior exhibited by drivers due to frustration or anger while driving.
Examples
  • After the road-rage incident, both drivers exchanged insurance information and went their separate ways.
  • The news reported a serious road-rage incident that escalated to violence.
Meaning
It typically involves hostile actions such as yelling, gestures, or even physical confrontations arising from conflicts on the road.
Synonyms
  • traffic aggression
  • driver hostility
  • aggressive driving
  • road rage