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jeepney

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A jeepney.

Etymology

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Likely a blend of jeep +‎ jitney.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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 (Philippines) A vehicle used as public transport in the Philippines, originally made from US military Jeeps left over from World War II and well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating.

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • → Tagalog: dyipni

Translations

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Spanish

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Pronunciation

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  • 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]

Noun

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jeepney m (plural jeepneyes)

  1. jeepney
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