Definitions by Steve Capstick

Asphalteroid 

An object, usually a rock, that hits the front of your car. As these projectiles are usually unavoidable, any scratch or dent they may make must be accepted as a scar of city driving.

"That dump truck was dropping major asphalteroids."

Asphalteroid by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Back Porched 

Making a place to chill out in the back of your parked wagon or hatchback by opening the back and folding the seats forward.

"We drove across the river and back porched for last night's sunset."

Back Porched by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Blinker Slinger 

When two cars coming in opposite directions and both signal for the same parking spot.

"I beat him on the blinker slinger back there. It was totally my parking spot. I'm a quick draw blinker slinger."

Blinker Slinger by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Block Buzzard 

To drop someone off for a quick stop, where instead of parking, you just drive around the block.

"I'll block buzzard until she's through. She'll only be a few minutes."

Block Buzzard by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Bumper Broadcasting

Letting the entire city know what schools you've gone to, what team you root for, what radio station you listen to and who you voted for with bumper stickers.

"What's with the bumper broadcasting? Nobody cares what mountain you drove to the top of."

Bumper Broadcasting by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Carmakazi 

A person who is reckless, unpredictable, and loathed by all on the road.

"I gotta get away from this carmakazi before he causes a wreck."

Carmakazi by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006

Curb Rash 

To scrape your rims on the curb when parking. These scars mark you as an urban driver.

"I got a little curb rash pulling into that space. No biggie. It's not like it rolls any slower."

Curb Rash by Steve Capstick June 27, 2006