"Chelsea tractor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Chelsea tractors [plural]
Etymology: From Chelsea, a wealthy area of London in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea in which this type of vehicle is popular, and tractor, in reference to the size and bulkiness of the vehicle. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Chelsea}} Chelsea, {{m|en|tractor}} tractor Head templates: {{en-noun}} Chelsea tractor (plural Chelsea tractors)
  1. (UK, colloquial) An SUV or 4x4 vehicle. Tags: UK, colloquial
    Sense id: en-Chelsea_tractor-en-noun-ZLT0IQ0f Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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