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Lowrider
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a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
lowriders
What does "lowrider" mean in car slang?
It is used to describe a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized paint, hydraulics, wire wheels, and detailed interiors, originating in Chicano and Mexican American car culture. People typically say "lowrider" when referring to vintage American cars like Impalas, Monte Carlos, or Bombas that have been lowered and decorated. The term originated in the 1940s and 1950s in the Southwestern United States, particularly California, within Latino communities, and remains central to lowrider car clubs, shows, and hip hop culture.
Examples
He rolled up in his lowrider, bouncing to the music.
