mexican overdrive

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Meaning · English

Synonym of angel gear.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He shifted his car out of gear, at the top of the hill, and coasted down in Mexican overdrive.

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 “mexican overdrive” mean?

Synonym of angel gear.

Is “mexican overdrive” formal or informal?

mexican overdrive is generally slang.