Ricer
(noun)
- A person who is overly enthusiastic about the performance of their car, often adding unnecessary and flashy modifications to it, such as exhaust systems and turbochargers.
- A person who uses a device called a rice cooker to cook rice, a staple food in many Asian countries.
Origin:
Mid 20th century, it is a colloquial term and its origin is not clear.
Examples:
- He spent all his money on a new exhaust system for his car, he's such a ricer.
- The rice cooker is a staple in many Asian households, the ricer is a convenient kitchen tool.
- Ricers are often made fun of in the car community for their over the top modifications.
- The ricer was using a device to cook rice, a staple food in many Asian countries.
- The ricer's car was loud and had a lot of unnecessary modifications, but he was very proud of it.