Geisterfahrer

German (Berlin)

/ˈɡaɪ̯stɐˌfaːʁɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (somewhat) a wrong-way driver, ghost driver one who drives in the direction opposite to that prescribed for the given lane

Etymology

Compound from German Geist (spirit, mind, ghost, spook, intellect) + German Fahrer (driver, voyager, rider, driver rider).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Fahrer

Gloss

driver, voyager, rider, driver rider

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