caravanger

caravanger
 n.Note: A blend of “caravan” and “anger.” «Tensions have been increased with the coining of the term “caravanger” to describe car drivers’ likely reaction to having more caravans to contend with.» —“A common sight on the roads this summer…and it’s only going to get worse” by Alastair Dalton Scotsman (Glasgow, Scotland) July 19, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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