Vehicle with low fuel efficiency, in slang
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
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Vehicle with low fuel efficiency, in slang (10)
Answer
The answer to Vehicle with low fuel efficiency, in slang is Gas Guzzler (10 letters).
Why does Gas Guzzler fit this clue?
This is a slang-based clue where 'Vehicle with low fuel efficiency, in slang' points to GAS GUZZLER, a colloquial term for automobiles that consume excessive amounts of fuel. A gas guzzler typically refers to large trucks, SUVs, or high-performance cars that get poor miles per gallon ratings. The phrase 'in slang' signals that this is an informal, everyday expression rather than a technical automotive term. Gas guzzler became popular American slang in the 1970s during oil crises when fuel economy became a major concern for car buyers.
What does Vehicle with low fuel efficiency, in slang mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
vehicle
noun
•a machine used for transportation
fuel efficiency
noun phrase
•how far a vehicle can travel using a given amount of fuel
slang
noun
•informal language or terminology
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 29-down in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026, by Ryan Patrick Smith, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Gas Guzzler mean?
noun
•a vehicle that consumes fuel at a high rate and gets poor gas mileage
How to use Gas Guzzler in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Gas Guzzler.
•“My old SUV is such a gas guzzler that I spend over $100 every time I fill up the tank.”
•“With rising fuel prices, many consumers are trading in their gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles.”
•“The massive pickup truck parked next to my compact car was clearly a gas guzzler compared to my economical ride.”
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- The answer has 10 letters: Gas Guzzler.
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