charabanc

Meanings

1. A horse-drawn, and then later, motorized omnibus with open sides, and often, no roof.
2. A bus, especially one hired by groups for pleasure outings, what was later called a coach.
3. A vehicle that is slow, overcrowded, or otherwise undesirable.
4. An elaborate production or endeavor involving many people or things.

1. To travel or convey by charabanc.

Etymology

Borrowed from French char-à-bancs (literally “carriage with benches”).