mexican overdrive
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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).
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Common questions
What does “mexican overdrive” mean?
Synonym of angel gear.
Is “mexican overdrive” formal or informal?
mexican overdrive is generally slang.
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