"roadgeek" meaning in All languages combined

See roadgeek on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: roadgeeks [plural]
Etymology: road + geek Etymology templates: {{compound|en|road|geek}} road + geek Head templates: {{en-noun}} roadgeek (plural roadgeeks)
  1. (informal) A person who is fascinated by roads. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Road transport Related terms: roadgeeking

Inflected forms

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