To be trapped behind an old person who is driving slowily without the possibility of passing. Most often is performed by a person driving a Buick, but also common with Lincolns, Caddilacs, and other land yachts.
> Damn it! I was going to be there on time but some old geezer just Buicked me doing 30 in a 45 zone.

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