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drifters

 

[ หˆdrษชftษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

group of people

Drifters refer to individuals who move from place to place without a fixed home or job. They often live a transient lifestyle, seeking temporary work or shelter wherever they go.

Synonyms

nomads, vagrants, wanderers

Examples of usage

  • The city park is often frequented by drifters looking for a place to rest.
  • The local shelter provides support for drifters in need of a warm meal and a bed for the night.
Context #2 | Noun

automotive

In the automotive context, drifters are vehicles that intentionally slide sideways through corners at high speeds. This sport, known as drifting, involves controlled oversteering to maintain a continuous slide around curves.

Synonyms

drift cars, drift machines

Examples of usage

  • The drifters showcased their skills at the annual drifting competition.
  • He modified his car to better suit the needs of a drifter.

Translations

Translations of the word "drifters" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagabundos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคŸเค•เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Streuner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengembara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัƒะบะฐั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚รณczฤ™dzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ‚ๆต่€… (ใฒใ‚‡ใ†ใ‚Šใ‚…ใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vagabonds

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vagabundos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serseriler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘œ๋ฅ˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุชุฌูˆู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tulรกci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tulรกci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผ‚ๆต่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potepuhi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกfandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะทะฑะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rgษ™rdanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vagabundos

Word origin

The term 'drifters' originated in the early 20th century, initially used to describe individuals who wandered from place to place seeking work during the Great Depression. Over time, the term expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings, including both transient individuals and automotive enthusiasts. The popularity of drifting as a motorsport further solidified the association of 'drifters' with high-speed sideways driving. Today, the term continues to be used in both contexts, reflecting the diverse connotations it has acquired throughout its history.

See also: adrift, drift, drifter, drifting.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,748 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.