bumper sticker
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.40 in modern English
25
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An adhesive label or decal, usually applied to the bumper or back end of an automobile, and displaying a short political, promotional, philosophical, or humorous message.
American usage
Example Sentences
- "He has a bumper sticker on his van that reads "faster than a speeding ticket"."
- "My space in the teachers' parking lot was next to Henry's. His back bumper had two stickers: "I'd Rather Be Golfing" and "He who dies with the most toys WINS!""
- "Many longtime residents strongly oppose the extremism of the newcomers, sporting bumper stickers that say, “Don't Californicate Colorado.”"
- "Are bumper stickers, as a folk art, on the decline? Yes — in fact, a lot of luxury cars don’t even have bumpers anymore."
- "bumper-sticker philosophy"
- ""It's like a status thing, you know? 'My kid's special because he's got a peanut allergy.' I'm surprised they don't have a bumper sticker for it.""
Etymology
Usage
- American usage