A slang term for nitrous oxide gas injected into an internal combustion engine to drastically increase horsepower. The name plays on the chemical's medical use as laughing gas. Racers use it for short, intense bursts of acceleration during drag races.
Heard on the job
He hit the giggle juice halfway down the track and immediately blew the intake manifold off.
Also heard as
- nitrous
- bottle
- spray
Related terms
Nitrous
A chemical compound injected into an engine to temporarily provide a massive increase in horsepower.
Forced induction
The process of compressing intake air to increase the power output of an internal combustion engine.
Burnout
A maneuver where the driver spins the drive tires to heat them up and create smoke.