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English word origin

Etymology of kart

Short for go-kart, an alteration of go-cart.

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Unnumbered source etymology

Original entry ↗
verb

To ride in a go-cart.

noun

A go-cart. · A subgenre of racing game with cartoonish characters, unrealistic physics and a focus on battling with power-ups and weapons. · A vehicle in such a game.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Short for go-kart, an alteration of go-cart.

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