jeepney

English

Etymology

Likely a blend of jeep +‎ jitney.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒiːpni/

Noun

jeepney (plural jeepneys)

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 A vehicle used as public transport in the Philippines, originally made from US military Jeeps left over from World War II and well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating.

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Spanish

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /ˈʝibnei/ [ˈɟ͡ʝiβ̞.nei̯]

• 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

jeepney m (plural jeepneyes)

1. jeepney