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clunker

 

[ หˆklสŒล‹kษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vehicle, machine

A clunker is an old or worn-out vehicle that is often in poor condition or not functioning properly. The term is commonly used to describe cars that are no longer reliable or safe to drive. Clunkers can also refer to machines or devices that have malfunctioned or are outdated. In many cases, these vehicles can be considered a nuisance due to their inefficiency and the repair costs associated with them.

Synonyms

beater, jalopy, wreck

Examples of usage

  • She drove an old clunker that made strange noises.
  • The garage is full of clunkers that need to be fixed.
  • He finally decided to sell his clunker and buy a new car.

Translations

Translations of the word "clunker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carro velho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schrotthaufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mobil tua

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั€ะธะน ะฐะฒั‚ะพะผะพะฑั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚om

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคใ„่ปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpave

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coche viejo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eski araba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ž˜๋œ ์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุฑุฉ ู‚ุฏูŠู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ starรฉ auto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ starรฉ auto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ง่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ staro vozilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gamall bรญll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบั– ะบำฉะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ แƒแƒ•แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถhnษ™ avtomobil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coche viejo

Etymology

The term 'clunker' originated in the United States during the early 20th century. It is thought to derive from the word 'clunk,' which means a heavy, dull sound, often associated with mechanical failure or problems. The application to vehicles started as a colloquial expression, signifying those cars that produce a clunking noise when driven due to their poor mechanical condition. Over time, 'clunker' became a popular term in car culture and among auto enthusiasts to refer to vehicles that are beyond repair or simply not worth the effort to maintain. The word has evolved to describe not only cars but also other forms of machinery that are old or malfunctioning, showcasing a broader vernacular usage in everyday life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,397, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.