slushbox

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Meaning · English

Synonym of automatic transmission.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The slushbox did nothing to improve an already sluggish response.

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 “slushbox” mean?

Synonym of automatic transmission.

Is “slushbox” formal or informal?

slushbox is generally slang.