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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