drag race

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drag reys]
- /dræg reɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drag reys]
- /dræg reɪs/

Definitions of drag race words

noun drag race a race between two or more automobiles starting from a standstill, the winner being the car that can accelerate the fastest. 1
noun drag race two-car competition 1
noun drag race a type of motor race in which specially built or modified cars or motorcycles are timed over a measured course 0
noun drag race a race between vehicles to test their acceleration from a complete stop, esp. between specially designed cars on a short, straight course (drag strip) 0
noun drag race A race in a car or on a motorcycle to determine the fastest vehicle. 0

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Origin of drag race

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Drag race

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drag race popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

drag race usage trend in Literature

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