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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

minicab en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Italian miniaturabor. English miniature English mini- English cab English minicab From mini- + cab.

Meanings

  1. (UK, qualifier:originally) A small car used as a taxi (rather than a traditional black cab).
  2. (UK) Synonym of gypsy cab, an unlicensed taxi.

Forms

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minicabs Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

gypsy cab

minicab en · VERB

Etymology

Etymology tree Italian miniaturabor. English miniature English mini- English cab English minicab From mini- + cab.

Meanings

  1. (intransitive) To drive a minicab.

Forms

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minicabbed Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
minicabbed Tense=Past lexicographic
minicabbing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
minicabs Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic