jeep
Translation
jeep
Examples
They drove a jeep through the jungle.
They drove a jeep through the jungle.
My new car is a red jeep.
My new car is a red jeep.
Grammar Patterns
a jeep a type of sturdy motor vehicle with four-wheel drive He bought an old jeep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: SUV, 4x4, off-road vehicle
Etymology
Believed to come from the slurred pronunciation of 'GP', the military designation for 'General Purpose' vehicle.
Memory Tips
The word itself is short and punchy, like the vehicle. Imagine it bouncing along, saying 'jeep, jeep'.