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Rattletrap: meaning, definitions and examples

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rattletrap

 

[ หˆrรฆtlหŒtrรฆp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

old vehicle

A rattletrap is an informal term used to describe an old, dilapidated, or decrepit vehicle that makes noise while in operation. It is often used to express disdain for its poor condition and reliability.

Synonyms

beater, clunker, jalopy

Examples of usage

  • He drove a rattletrap that broke down every other week.
  • Her rattletrap of a car barely started in the winter.
  • They called it a rattletrap, but it got us from point A to point B.
  • That rattletrap was more trouble than it was worth.

Translations

Translations of the word "rattletrap" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carcacha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ เคตเคพเคนเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schrotthaufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mobil reot

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

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚om

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅปƒ่ปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpave

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carcacha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eski araba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฌผ์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุฑุฉ ู‚ุฏูŠู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกrot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกrot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบŸ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ star avto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gamall bรญll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบั– ะบำฉะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถhnษ™ avtomobil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carcacha

Etymology

The term 'rattletrap' is believed to have originated in the United States during the early 20th century, potentially derived from the combined words 'rattle' and 'trap.' The word 'rattle' signifies the noise associated with a poorly maintained vehicle, while 'trap' is a colloquial term for a vehicle, dating back to the 19th century. The notion of a rattletrap suggests not only physical deterioration but also a lack of care or financial resources invested in the vehicle's upkeep. Over the years, the term has been embraced in popular culture, often appearing in literature, films, and conversations, particularly to humorously or derisively describe old cars that have seen better days.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,659, 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.