Moved slowly and without direction, carried by wind, water, or currents; or gradually moved away from a group or idea.
From Old Norse 'drift,' related to 'drive.' The word originally described things being pushed along by wind and water, but expanded to describe any slow, purposeless movement.
In competitive driving, 'drifting' involves deliberately sliding your car around corners—it's the opposite of the original meaning, turning something passive into active skill!
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