Meaning of Cadillac converter | Babel Free

Definitions

Synonym of catalytic converter (“chamber containing a finely divided platinum catalyst in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust are oxidized to carbon dioxide”).

Southern-US, humorous, nonstandard, often

Examples

“Anyway, wherever he was, all he ever talked about was Cadillac converters and pipe. His work⟳ with pipe paid off when he was awarded the honor of "Repairman of the Week."”

“He then asked, “What is a Cadillac converter?” At this point⟳, I'm thinking he doesn't know⟳ much about cars; therefore, I went on to explain⟳. From the look⟳ on his face⟳, I knew he was setting me up for an attack. He replied, "The proper words are catalytic converter."”

“We were a strong competitor throughout the competition, but then the Cadillac''' converter fell off, which hurt⟳ our emissions and place⟳ in the overall standings.”

CEFR level