Used as shorthand for a manual transmission vehicle, this term distinguishes the car from an automatic. It implies the presence of a driver-operated clutch pedal and a mechanical gear selector. Enthusiasts often prefer these vehicles for the direct mechanical connection to the drivetrain and greater control over engine RPM.
Heard on the job
I told the lot attendant to pull the manual around, but he doesn't know how to drive stick.
Also heard as
- stick shift