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Bimmer
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a BMW car
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
bimmers
What does "bimmer" mean in car slang?
It is used to describe a BMW car, especially among car enthusiasts, owners, and in automotive communities. People typically say "Nice bimmer" or "I drive a bimmer" when referring to the German luxury brand. The term originated in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, distinguishing BMW cars ("bimmer") from BMW motorcycles ("beemer" or "beamer"), and remains common in car culture today.
Examples
He just bought a new bimmer and ca n't stop showing it off.
