Jalopy: meaning, definitions and examples
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jalopy
[ jษหlษห.pi ]
old car
The term 'jalopy' refers to an old or dilapidated automobile. It often implies that the vehicle is in poor condition and may not function properly. Jalopies are typically considered to be unreliable and may have various mechanical issues. The word is often used affectionately or humorously to describe a car that has seen better days.
Synonyms
clunker, heap, old-timer, rustbucket, wreck.
Examples of usage
- He drove an old jalopy to work every day.
- They took a road trip in their rusty jalopy.
- Despite its age, the jalopy had character.
- She bought the jalopy for a hundred dollars.
Translations
Translations of the word "jalopy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carro velho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ เคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Schrottauto
๐ฎ๐ฉ mobil tua
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐัะธะน ะฐะฒัะพะผะพะฑัะปั
๐ต๐ฑ stary samochรณd
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใญใใผ
๐ซ๐ท รฉpave
๐ช๐ธ coche viejo
๐น๐ท eski araba
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๋ฌผ์ฐจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุงุฑุฉ ูุฏูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ starรก auta
๐ธ๐ฐ starรฉ auto
๐จ๐ณ ๆง่ฝฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ staro vozilo
๐ฎ๐ธ gamall bรญll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะบั ะบำฉะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแแแ แแแแฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรถhnษ maลฤฑn
๐ฒ๐ฝ carro viejo
Etymology
The word 'jalopy' originated in the United States during the early 20th century, possibly around the 1920s. Its exact origins are unclear, but it is believed to be derived from the Spanish word 'jalopy' or 'jalope', which referred to a type of vehicle or wagon. It quickly became a colloquial term for old or worn-out cars, particularly as automobiles became more common in American society. Jalopies were often associated with the lower middle class and were regarded with a blend of nostalgia and humor. As cars aged, they became symbols of past adventures and memories, leading to affectionate references in American culture. The term has since been embraced in popular language, reflecting an era of classic cars and a simpler time on the roads.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,351, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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