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jalopies

noun

plural of jalopy

as in crates

a dilapidated old automobile his parents gave him an old jalopy for school

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Recent Examples of jalopies Two doors down, someone is adding to their sizable collection of jalopies. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026

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crates

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Dealers will be allowed to bring packing crates into the Grand Palais after the fair closes Friday, but no one will be permitted inside on Saturday, sources said.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Between food, toys, treats, beds, crates and more, shopping for pets can get expensive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

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