jalopy

noun

jə-ˈlä-pē How to pronounce jalopy (audio)
Definition of jalopynext
as in crate
a dilapidated old automobile his parents gave him an old jalopy for school

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Recent Examples of jalopy Do your annoying neighbors constantly park their old jalopy in front of your home? — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 July 2024 Two doors down, someone is adding to their sizable collection of jalopies. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 Stan would then state how urgently this jalopy was in need of cleaning, and Sandra might remark dryly how men never change. — Colm Tóibín, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025 Traffic on Van Buren ranged from new vehicles to old rattling jalopies stuffed with belongings. — Douglas C. Towne, AZCentral.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jalopy
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crate
Noun
  • The witness believed the crates contained gold, though their contents could not be confirmed.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • When evening falls, situate your dog or cat in a quiet room, potentially with their crate.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of crate

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