"go-faster stripe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: go-faster stripes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} go-faster stripe (plural go-faster stripes)
  1. (British, humorous) A decorative horizontal stripe on the bodywork of a vehicle, imitating those found on racing cars. Tags: British, humorous Categories (topical): Automotive Related terms: cheatline, racing stripe
    Sense id: en-go-faster_stripe-en-noun-xtEwdU5S Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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