idiot light en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From idiot + light, suggesting that even a stupid person with no mechanical knowledge can recognize a problem when thus indicated.
Meanings
- (slang) Any warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver to problems, such as the parking brake being on or the oil being low.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| idiot lights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (5)
es chivato (warning light) · de Warnlämpchen (warning light) · fi varoitusvalo (warning light) · fr voyant (warning light) · de Signallämpchen (warning light)