SPARE TYRE


Meaning of SPARE TYRE in English

(~s)

Note: in AM, use 'spare tire'

1.

A ~ is a wheel with a tyre on it that you keep in your car in case you get a flat tyre and need to replace one of your wheels.

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2.

If you describe someone as having a ~, you mean that they are fat around the waist. (mainly BRIT INFORMAL)

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