jeepneys
- plural of jeepney.
Example Sentences
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Many of them were drivers of jeepneys - mini-buses known for their cheap fares.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Like most jeepneys, Princess runs on diesel, the cost of which has hit historic highs in the archipelago nation since the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
Most rides in jeepneys, the backbone of the country's transport system, were set to jump about eight percent on average, the regulator announced.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
Poor drivers joined the protest and called to end a government modernization program they fear would eventually lead to the removal of their dilapidated jeepneys, a main mode of public transport, from Manila’s streets.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
In the Philippines, jeepneys are old military jeeps covered with trinkets or decked out in different themes.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
