"jeepney" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒiːpni/ Forms: jeepneys [plural]
Etymology: Uncertain, but likely a blend of jeep + jitney (“minibus, gypsy cab, shared cab”), from their origin in US Army surplus jeeps after World War II. Etymology templates: {{uncertain|en}} Uncertain, {{blend|en|jeep|jitney|nocap=1|t2=minibus, gypsy cab, shared cab}} blend of jeep + jitney (“minibus, gypsy cab, shared cab”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} jeepney (plural jeepneys)
  1. (Philippines) Synonym of shared taxi, especially one with flamboyant decoration and usually heavily crowded. Wikipedia link: jeepney Tags: Philippines Categories (topical): Automobiles, Vehicles Synonyms: shared taxi [synonym, synonym-of] Derived forms: owner-type jeepney, public utility jeepney

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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