jeepney

jeep·ney

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jeep-nee]
- /ˈdʒip ni/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jeep-nee]
- /ˈdʒip ni/

Definitions of jeepney word

noun plural jeepney a Philippine twin-benched jitney bus, seating about a dozen passengers. 1
noun jeepney A vehicle used as public transport in the Philippines, originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. 1
noun jeepney (in the Philippines) a jeep that has been customized and converted into a taxi 0

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Origin of jeepney

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; Jeep + (jit)ney

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Parts of speech for Jeepney

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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jeepney popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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jeepney usage trend in Literature

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