minicab

American

[min-ee-kab] / ˈmɪn iˌkæb /

noun

Chiefly British.

a minicar that serves as a taxicab.

minicab British

/ ˈmɪnɪˌkæb /

noun

a small saloon car used as a taxi

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Etymology

Origin of minicab

First recorded in 1955–60; mini- + cab ¹

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minicab

Having been dropped off in Haringey, the prosecution say the couple then ordered a minicab to Portsmouth.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2024

They managed to get a lift into Bolton, and from there they took a minicab to Merseyside.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2024

The young Nadhim Zahawi decided he would use the Vauxhall to become a minicab driver in order to help put food on the table.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2022

Why is it so hard to find a minicab?

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021

It was a dusty minicab, whose rear seat was covered in nylon fur with a zebra pattern.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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