rice rocket


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rice rocket

n. Offensive Slang
1. A fast light motorcycle imported from Japan.
2. A car, usually an Asian import, that has been modified for speed or customized for a flashy appearance.
[From the fact that rice is the staple food of much of East Asia.]
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