Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A fast light motorcycle imported from Japan.
- noun A car, usually an Asian import, that has been modified for speed or customized for a flashy appearance.
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- noun slang, ethnic slur, humorous A Japanese
high-performance sportmotorcycle .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[From the fact that rice is the staple food of much of East Asia.]
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