"jeepney" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒiːpni/ Forms: jeepneys [plural]
Etymology: Likely a blend of jeep + jitney. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|jeep|jitney|nocap=1}} blend of jeep + jitney Head templates: {{en-noun}} jeepney (plural jeepneys)
  1. (Philippines) A vehicle used as public transport in the Philippines, originally made from US military Jeeps left over from World War II and well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. Wikipedia link: jeepney Tags: Philippines Categories (topical): Automobiles Translations (vehicle): 集尼車 [Hokkien] (Chinese), 集尼车 (chi̍p-nî-chhia) [Hokkien] (Chinese), dyipni (Tagalog), dyip (Tagalog)
    Sense id: en-jeepney-en-noun-wd7vGcvf Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Philippine English

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Download JSON data for jeepney meaning in English (2.4kB)

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