To modify a car with showy, often cheap cosmetic accessories that give the impression of performance without actually improving it.
To put a lot of flashy decorations on a car to make it look fast, even if it isn't.
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
(Slang, often offensive) To add cheap, flashy modifications to a car — such as oversized spoilers, loud exhausts, or neon lights — that are cosmetic rather than functional.
"He riced out his old hatchback with a giant spoiler and chrome rims that didn't match."
This term is considered offensive by many as it originated as a derogatory stereotype targeting Asian car culture ('rice rocket' is the associated slur). Learners should be aware of this context and use extreme caution. Common in informal automotive communities in North America.
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