jeep
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒiːp/
The English word “jeep” has 8 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Pertaining to utility or general purpose.
noun
- A small, blocky, military-style vehicle with four-wheel drive, suited to rough terrain.
- A light utility truck from WWII used by the U.S. Army, and subsequently turned into the trademark Jeep when civilianized by originating manufacturer Willys-Overland.
- A sport utility vehicle or similar four-wheel-drive vehicle.
- A device for detecting discontinuity in a protective coating, also called a "holiday detector"
- A covered shopping cart, also called a "shopping stroller".
- A trans woman who is sexually attracted to women and transitioned due to autogynephilia.
verb
- To travel by jeep.
Etymology
Derived from GP, initialism of general-purpose. Noun from General Purpose Vehicle (military light utility truck).
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