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- [jeep]
- /dʒip/
- /dʒiːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jeep]
- /dʒip/
Definitions of jeep word
- verb without object jeep (lowercase) to ride or travel in a jeep. 1
- noun jeep John Cornelius ("Johnny"; "Rabbit"; "Jeep") 1906–70, U.S. jazz saxophonist. 1
- noun jeep A small, sturdy motor vehicle with four-wheel drive, especially one used by the military. 1
- noun jeep off-road vehicle 1
- countable noun jeep A Jeep is a type of car that can travel over rough ground. 0
- noun jeep a small military road vehicle with four-wheel drive 0
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Origin of jeep
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1935-40; alteration of G.P. (for General Purpose) Vehicle, or special use of Eugene the Jeep, name of fabulous animal in comic strip “Popeye” by E. C. Segar
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Parts of speech for Jeep
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jeep popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
jeep usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jeep
noun jeep
- auto — an automobile
- automobile — An automobile is a car.
- bus — A bus is a large motor vehicle which carries passengers from one place to another. Buses drive along particular routes, and you have to pay to travel in them.
- convertible — A convertible is a car with a soft roof that can be folded down or removed.
- limousine — any large, luxurious automobile, especially one driven by a chauffeur.
Antonyms for jeep
Top questions with jeep
- who owns jeep?
- who makes jeep?