speed wobble

A form of death wobble — Severe vibration and instability of a motor vehicle.

Meanings

nounspeed wobble (plural speed wobbles)

plural speed wobbles

  1. alternativeAlternative form of death wobble.

Origin

From the fact that this phenomenon occurs at high speeds.

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