jeepney

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English

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A jeepney.

Etymology

Likely a blend of jeep +‎ jitney.

Pronunciation

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 (Philippines) A vehicle used as public transport in the Philippines, originally made from US military Jeeps left over from World War II and well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Tagalog: dyipni

Translations

Spanish

Pronunciation

 
  • IPA(key): (everywhere but Argentina and Uruguay) /ˈʝibnei/
  • IPA(key): (Buenos Aires and environs) /ˈʃibnei/
  • IPA(key): (elsewhere in Argentina and Uruguay) /ˈʒibnei/

Noun

jeepney m (plural jeepneyes)

  1. jeepney