Wednesday, June 10, 2026

WORD OF THE DAY

 Jalopy

/jəˈläpē/
Old Jalopy stock photo. Image of junk, rusty, antique - 96291900
jalopy is an old dilapidated and unreliable automobile. The term originated in the United States in the 1920s. Though its exact etymology remains a mystery, theories suggest it may trace back to the nickname for old, discarded vehicles.

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