"rice rocket" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-rice rocket.ogg [Australia] Forms: rice rockets [plural]
Etymology: So called because rice is a staple food in Japan, and rockets are known for their high speed. Head templates: {{en-noun}} rice rocket (plural rice rockets)
  1. (slang, ethnic slur, humorous) A Japanese high-performance sport motorcycle or street-racing car. Tags: ethnic, humorous, slang, slur Categories (topical): Motorcycles Related terms: crotch rocket

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