jeepney
English
editEtymology
editLikely a blend of jeep + jitney.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editjeepney (plural jeepneys)
- (Philippines) A vehicle used as public transport in the Philippines, originally made from US military Jeeps left over from World War II and well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating.
Descendants
edit- → Tagalog: dyipni
Translations
editSpanish
editPronunciation
edit
- Rhymes: -ibnei
Noun
editjeepney m (plural jeepneyes)
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- en:Automobiles
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- Rhymes:Spanish/ibnei
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- es:Automobiles