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Souped-up

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005479

Describing a standard engine or vehicle that has been modified to increase its power, performance, and speed beyond the original manufacturer's specifications. Modifications can include altering the fuel system, installing a turbocharger or supercharger, upgrading the exhaust, or reprogramming the engine control unit. The term originated in the early 20th century, possibly relating to adding supplements to horse feed.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005479
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTransport and logistics
Synonymshopped up; pumped
TranslationsGerman: hochgezüchtet; Spanish: potenciado; French: gonflé
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005479",
  "term": "Souped-up",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing a standard engine or vehicle that has been modified to increase its power, performance, and speed beyond the original manufacturer's specifications. Modifications can include altering the fuel system, installing a turbocharger or supercharger, upgrading the exhaust, or reprogramming the engine control unit. The term originated in the early 20th century, possibly relating to adding supplements to horse feed.",
  "synonyms": [
    "hopped up",
    "pumped"
  ],
  "subject": "Transport and logistics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "hochgezüchtet",
    "es": "potenciado",
    "fr": "gonflé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/souped-up/"
}

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