English Explanatory Dictionary

Jeep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vehicle (of a particular brand) suitable for rough terrain.
adj
  1. Pertaining to utility or general purpose.
noun
  1. A small, blocky, military-style vehicle with four-wheel drive, suited to rough terrain.
  2. A light utility truck from WWII used by the U.S. Army, and subsequently turned into the trademark Jeep when civilianized by originating manufacturer Willys-Overland.
  3. A sport utility vehicle or similar four-wheel-drive vehicle.
  4. Clipping of jeepney
verb
  1. To travel by jeep.
noun
  1. A device for detecting discontinuity in a protective coating, also called a "holiday detector"
  2. A covered shopping cart, also called a "shopping stroller".
noun
  1. A trans woman who is sexually attracted to women and transitioned due to autogynephilia.
name
  1. Initialism of Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan.

Pronunciation

jēp /d͡ʒiːp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Jeep.wav En-ca-jeep.oga EN-AU ck1 jeep.ogg

Word forms

Jeep Jeeps jeeping jeeped

Etymology

From GP, standing for "general purpose".

Derived words

jeep carrier beep Jeep jeepable jeep girl jeeplike jeepney minijeep
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