bumper sticker

== English == === Etymology === From bumper +‎ sticker. === Noun === bumper sticker (plural bumper stickers) (US) An adhesive label or decal, usually applied to the bumper or back end of an automobile, and displaying a short political, promotional, philosophical, or humorous message. Synonym: (UK) car-sticker 2008, Wally Lamb, The Hour I First Believed, Ch.2, at p.35: My space in the teachers' parking lot was next to Henry's. His back bumper had two stickers: "I'd Rather Be Golfing" and "He who dies with the most toys WINS!" (US, figurative) Canned insight; a slogan or saying that is trite or superficial. 2008, Wally Lamb, The Hour I First Believed, Ch.7, at p.157: "It's like a status thing, you know? 'My kid's special because he's got a peanut allergy.' I'm surprised they don't have a bumper sticker for it." ==== Descendants ==== → Dutch: bumpersticker ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Further reading === bumper sticker on Wikipedia.Wikipedia