Meaning of bumper sticker | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
   US
2. Canned insight; a slogan or saying that is trite or superficial.
   US, figuratively

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Examples

“He has a bumper sticker on his van that reads "faster than a speeding ticket".”

“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!"”

“Many longtime residents strongly oppose the extremism of the newcomers, sporting bumper stickers that say, “Don't Californicate Colorado.””

“Are bumper stickers, as a folk art, on the decline? Yes — in fact, a lot of luxury cars don’t even have bumpers anymore.”

“bumper-sticker philosophy”

“"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."”

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