A car. Also pronounced “motah”.
Motor
Example Sentences
"Nice motor you got there."
"Let's take the motor."
Etymology & History
Short for "motor car". Adopted as slang when cars became common in the early-mid 20th century. Often pronounced "motah" in Cockney accent.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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