jeepney

English
A jeepney.

Etymology

Likely a blend of jeep +‎ jitney.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒiːpni/

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 (Philippines) A vehicle used as public transport in the Philippines, originally made from US military Jeeps left over from World War II and well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating.

Descendants
  • → Tagalog: dyipni

Translations

Spanish

Pronunciation
 
  • IPA(key): (everywhere but Argentina and Uruguay) /ˈʝibnei/ [ˈɟ͡ʝiβ̞.nei̯]
  • IPA(key): (Buenos Aires and environs) /ˈʃibnei/ [ˈʃiβ̞.nei̯]
  • IPA(key): (elsewhere in Argentina and Uruguay) /ˈʒibnei/ [ˈʒiβ̞.nei̯]

  • Rhymes: -ibnei

Noun

jeepney m (plural jeepneyes)

  1. jeepney
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