🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

moto deportiva

Pronunciation / Transliteration: moto deportiva

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Crotch-Rocket/ˈkrɒtʃˌrɒkɪt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Él compró una moto deportiva para las carreras."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A slang term for a high-performance motorcycle designed for speed and agility.

    "He rode his new crotch-rocket down the highway, feeling the wind rush past him."
  2. 2

    A motorcycle that is characterized by a forward-leaning riding position and a powerful engine.

    "The crotch-rocket was perfect for racing on the track."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'crotch-rocket' is a colloquial expression that emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in American English. It combines 'crotch,' referring to the area between the legs, and 'rocket,' suggesting speed and agility, often used to describe sport motorcycles known for their performance and aerodynamic design.

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