hayburner

/ˈheɪbərnər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that consumes a lot of energy or resources; a high-performance or high-consumption vehicle, especially a car with a large engine

“The old muscle car was a real hayburner, but it was worth the high gas bills for the thrill of driving it.”

Synonyms

  • energy hog
  • gas guzzler

Antonyms

  • fuel-efficient
  • low-consumer