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People who drive vehicles for pleasure or work

boy racer

noun

a young man who drives a powerful car in a very fast careless way

car pool

noun

a group of car owners who agree to travel together to work, college etc so that only one car is used each time

chauffeur

noun

someone whose job is to drive a rich and important person around in their car, usually wearing a special uniform

driver

noun

someone who drives a vehicle, especially as their job

motorist

noun

someone who drives a car

road hog

noun

someone who drives in a dangerous way, often making it difficult for other cars to pass

teamster

noun

someone whose job is to drive a truck

trucker

noun

someone whose job is to drive a truck

white-van man

noun

a man who drives a van in a careless or dangerous way

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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