jeepney en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈd͡ʒiːpni/
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Uncertain, but likely a blend of jeep + jitney (“minibus, gypsy cab, shared cab”), from their origin in US Army surplus jeeps after World War II.
Meanings
- (Philippines) Synonym of shared taxi or minibus, especially one with flamboyant decoration and usually heavily crowded.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jeepneys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
e-jeepney · owner-type jeepney · public utility jeepney
Descendants
jeepney · 集尼车 · 集尼車 · ジープニー · dyipni