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jalopy

noun ja·lopy \jə-ˈlä-pē\

: an old car that is in poor condition

plural ja·lop·ies

Full Definition of JALOPY

: a dilapidated old vehicle (as an automobile)

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Origin of JALOPY

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1928

Related to JALOPY

Synonyms: clunker, crate, beater, junker

Other Vehicles Terms

brougham, hansom, litter, shay, skid, sledge, sulky, wain

Rhymes with JALOPY

corn poppy, okapi, serape

JALOPY Defined for Kids

jalopy

noun ja·lopy \jə-ˈlä-pē\

plural ja·lop·ies

Definition of JALOPY for Kids

: a worn old automobile

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