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- [jeep]
- /dʒip/
- /dʒiːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jeep]
- /dʒip/
Definitions of jeeps word
- verb without object jeeps (lowercase) to ride or travel in a jeep. 1
- noun jeeps Plural form of jeep. 1
- noun jeeps Dickie. 1931–2016, English Rugby Union footballer and sports administrator: halfback for England (1956–62) and the British Lions (1955–62) 0
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Origin of jeeps
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1935-40; alteration of G.P. (for General Purpose) Vehicle, or special use of Eugene the Jeep, name of fabulous animal in comic strip “Popeye” by E. C. Segar
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Parts of speech for Jeeps
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jeeps popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
jeeps usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jeeps
noun jeeps
- autos — Plural form of auto.
- automobiles — Plural form of automobile.
- buses — a large motor vehicle, having a long body, equipped with seats or benches for passengers, usually operating as part of a scheduled service; omnibus.
- convertibles — Plural form of convertible.
- compacts — Plural form of compact.