car brain
The term "car brain" is often used critically to describe a mindset that overly prioritizes car use, often ignoring its negative impacts.
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Definition
C1Social Critique
(informal, pejorative)A mindset where individuals overly prioritize cars, often ignoring the negative consequences of driving such as environmental impact and safety risks.
Example
- He's got car brain; he thinks driving is the only viable option, even for short trips.
B2Automotive Technology
(technical, informal)The central computer system in a vehicle that manages and optimizes various functions like engine performance and emissions.
Example
- The mechanic said the car brain needs to be reprogrammed to fix the issue.
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