General
bambi
What does bambi mean?
A deer on or near the highway, or the splattered remains of one. Drivers call it out on the CB so the next rig doesn't end up wearing it. Hitting a Bambi at 70 mph isn't cute — it'll cave in your bumper and your morning.
"Watch the shoulder at mile 142, fresh Bambi laying in the lane."
Origin
From the 1942 Disney film Bambi — the deer everyone instantly pictures.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Bambi" mean in trucker/road slang?
It's a deer on the road — alive, dead, or about to become a hood ornament.
How do you use "Bambi" in a sentence?
"Watch for Bambi on this stretch, they jump out of nowhere at night."
Where does "Bambi" come from?
It's named after the Disney film character Bambi, a young deer, used here to mean a deer in or near the road.
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