puddle jumper

pud·dle jump·er

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Definitions of puddle jumper words

noun puddle jumper a light plane, especially one traveling only short distances or making many stops. 1
noun puddle jumper an old, rickety automobile; flivver. 1

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; humorously so called because it is used on routes that include stopovers in small, insignificant places

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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