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An occupant of a large vehicle, such as a firetruck, who helps steer the vehicle from far in the back.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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A person sitting (typically) in the back seat of a car issuing (unsolicited and usually unwanted) instructions to the driver.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: nagavator
Antonyms: none provided
An opinionated person who offers (unsolicited and often unwanted) advice on the best way to handle a situation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Across languages
Translations
13 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Finnish:
takapenkkikuljettaja
— advising passenger
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Finnish:
takapenkkikuski
— advising passenger
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French:
mouche du coche
— advising passenger
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Icelandic:
aftursætisbílstjóri
— advising passenger
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Polish:
pasażer dający niepożądane rady
— advising passenger
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Russian:
поме́ха спра́ва f /lit:hindrance from the right/
(poméxa správa)
— advising passenger
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Swedish:
baksätesförare
— advising passenger
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Hungarian:
fogadatlan prókátor
— unwanted advocate
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Norwegian Bokmål:
back-seat driver
— unwanted advocate
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Norwegian Bokmål:
baksetesjåfør
— unwanted advocate
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Polish:
niepożądany doradca
— unwanted advocate
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Portuguese:
treinador de bancada
— unwanted advocate
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Swedish:
baksätesförare
— unwanted advocate