Definition

A friendly form of address used primarily by CB radio operators and truckers, often deployed ironically or genuinely to greet fellow drivers on the road.

Example Usage

The driver said, 'Hey there, good buddy, what's your handle?' over the CB.

Origin

Originated in CB radio culture of the 1970s as a standard greeting among operators.

Fun Fact

The phrase became so associated with truck drivers that it later appeared in movies and comedy sketches as shorthand for that subculture.

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