WORD MEANING
Hot rod meaning
HOT rod · noun
A car that has been modified for higher speed and performance, typically an older model with a powerful engine.
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A person who drives or builds hot rods.
A style of custom car culture focused on performance and appearance.
Slang for something exciting or impressive.
The term can refer to a type of car, a person involved with such cars, or be used informally as slang.
Examples
He spent the summer customizing his hot rod for the car show.
That old hot rod can really speed down the highway.