bumper-sticker

Noun

Meaning

bumper-sticker (plural bumper-stickers)

Alternative spelling of bumper sticker

(US) An adhesive label or decal, usually applied to the bumper or back end of an automobile, and displaying a short political, promotional, philosophical, or humorous message.
Synonym: (UK) car-sticker
He has a bumper sticker on his van that reads "faster than a speeding ticket".

(US, figuratively) Said of canned insight; a slogan or saying that is trite or lacks depth.
bumper-sticker philosophy

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

bumper sticker

Examples

But not once did I see a sign or bumper sticker that did any more than chastise LePage in decent, aboveboard terminology. Source: Internet

He also carried an envelope of anti-government materials that included a bumper sticker with the Thomas Jefferson slogan, "When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Source: Internet

Goldwater's campaign message was best symbolized by the bumper sticker displayed by supporters claiming "In your heart, you know he's right." Source: Internet

I stuck an Obama sign in my yard and a campaign bumper sticker on my old Corolla. Source: Internet

As the bumper sticker says: if you're not angry, you're not paying attention. Source: Internet

But I didn't want to come off sounding as trite as a bumper sticker. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bumper nuts bumper pool bumper year bumper-to-bumper bumper-to-bumper traffic bumperette