jeepney
Americannoun
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jeepneys
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of jeepney
First recorded in 1945–50; Jeep ( def. ) + (jit)ney
Example Sentences
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Some jeepney drivers told the BBC they might go back to their hometowns to look for other jobs.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
"Fuel prices rose but fares didn't, so they're losing money," the 35-year-old told AFP outside one of Manila's ubiquitous jeepney terminals, while conceding she was struggling to make ends meet herself.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
And while a government cash handout expected on Wednesday -- the first for embattled jeepney drivers -- would be welcome, "5,000 pesos … won't carry you that far," Helera said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
A group of drivers began a three-day strike on Monday to protest the jeepney phaseout, but no major transport paralysis was reported by midday, police said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2023
The jeepney will circle the neighborhood while selling halo-halo, a sweet concoction of ice, milk, red beans, tapioca pearls, jackfruit, and coconut flesh—with even sweeter condensed milk drizzled on to stir in.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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
Instead of joining the state modernization program, Mr. Ballaran said he would rather sell his jeepneys for scrap.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
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
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