chevrolegs

n.pl. a jocular reference to one’s legs, particularly by comparison to an automobile. Subjects: English, United States, Automobiles & Transportation, Body, Colloquial

Etymological Note: Automobile brand Chevrolet + legs

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Citations: 1994 [km34@cornell.edu (Karen Sanchez)] Usenet: misc.writing (Nov. 17) “Re: Bumper Stickers?”: “My Other Car Is My Feet.” “Which model? Chevrolegs or Toyotoes?” 1999 [Isaiah Beard (ibeard@pobox.com)] Usenet: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (Aug. 4) “Re: Shipping / Handling—Where do YOU work?”: When gas is $1.35 around here (which it hasn’t been in years), I just use my Chevro-Legs a little more often. [2000 Preston Williams Washington Post (July 2) “Long Journey Behind Him, Reliever Marr Still Has Sights on Moving Up” p. V10: After one particularly frustrating outing last summer, Cannons reliever Jason Marr was so upset that he walked from Pfitzner Stadium to his home, a trip that took nearly as long as the game. This season, Marr has not had reason to “Chevroleg it,” as he calls it. ] 2001 Scout (scout187@wvi.com) Usenet: rec.models.rockets (Oct. 12) “Re: [ANN] Rocket City Blast Off Scheduled for Oct 27/28”: Lemme just throw on my shoedabakers and start my chevrolegs and truck on down there. 2004 [Daddy Rich] RapTalk.net (Jan. 21): My 5 point toes my chevrolegs I aint got shit right now but I use to have 2 72 chevelles but I got my L’S revoked. 2004 [Mjr_disaster2002@yahoo.com (K.Wylde)] Usenet: rec.sport.pro-wrestling (Feb. 14) “Re: (Poll) The Official RSPW Poll”: “What do you drive?” “Chevrolegs. Can’t afford a car.”

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