minicab
[ min-ee-kab ]
/ ˈmɪn iˌkæb /
noun Chiefly British.
a minicar that serves as a taxicab.
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Words nearby minicab
miniaturize, minibar, minibike, miniblind, minibus, minicab, minicam, minicar, minicassette, minicoach, minicom
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British Dictionary definitions for minicab
minicab
/ (ˈmɪnɪˌkæb) /
noun
British a small saloon car used as a taxi
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