jalopy
word
Definition
An old, worn-out car, usually one that is in poor condition or barely works.
Usage & Nuances
'Jalopy' is informal and a bit old-fashioned in American English. It's often used humorously or affectionately about a very old car. Rarely used for modern vehicles; more likely to refer to something from decades ago.
Spanish: cacharro - carcachaPortuguese (BR): carro velho - lata velhaPortuguese (PT): carro velho - lata velhaChinese (Simplified): 破旧汽车 - 老爷车Chinese (Traditional): 破舊汽車 - 老爺車Hindi: खटारा गाड़ीArabic: سيارة قديمة متهالكة
Example Sentences
My grandfather still drives his old jalopy to the store.
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The rusty jalopy broke down on the way home.
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He bought a cheap jalopy to practice driving.
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You can hear my jalopy coming from a mile away because it rattles so much.
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We squeezed everyone into Tim’s jalopy for the road trip, hoping it would make it.
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That old jalopy has seen better days, but it still gets me where I need to go.
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