Definition of drift

drift

verb - intransitive

• To perform an advanced turn in a car involving horizontal sliding of the wheels to achieve a sharper turn angle.

  This nut tried to drift in my building's parking lot! Ended up totaling my car and two others besides his own. I just hope he has good insurance.

  Last edited on Oct 11 2010. Submitted by Lurking Grue from University of South Carolina: General Information, 901 Sumter St # 207, Columbia, SC 29201, USA on Oct 09 2010.

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catch (one's) drift	Definitions include: to understand.

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