death wobble en · NOUN
Etymology
From the fact that this phenomenon increases the likelihood of a (deadly) accident to occur.
Meanings
-
(informal) Severe vibration and instability of a motor vehicle.
I hit a pothole at high speed and my motorbike went straight into a death wobble.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| death wobbles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| speed wobble | alternative | lexicographic |