diesel therapy
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Meaning · English
A form of punishment in which prisoners are shackled and transported long distances for days or weeks, often with an intentionally rough ride of turns and bumps.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hình phạt bằng cách di chuyển tù nhân qua đường dài
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: rough ride, nickel ride, screen test
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “diesel therapy” mean?
A form of punishment in which prisoners are shackled and transported long distances for days or weeks, often with an intentionally rough ride of turns and bumps.
Is “diesel therapy” formal or informal?
diesel therapy is generally slang.