jeep
jeep
Pronunciation
/dʒiːp/
Jeep /dʒiːp/
/dʒ/ - a voiced palato-alveolar affricate consonant, as in "judge"
/iː/ - a long, high, front vowel, as in "fleece"
/p/ - a voiceless bilabial plosive consonant, as in "spin"
Word Form Variations
Singular Noun: jeep
Plural Noun: jeeps
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
A brand of four-wheel drive vehicles, originally developed for military use, that are known for their ruggedness and off-road capabilities.
Synonyms: off-roader, sport-utility vehicle (SUV), all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
Antonyms: (There are no direct antonyms for a brand name, but one could contrast it with vehicles designed for on-road use) sedan, coupe, sports car, minivan
(informal) Any rugged, utilitarian four-wheel drive vehicle, regardless of brand.
Synonyms: off-roader, SUV, 4x4, all-terrain vehicle
Antonyms: sedan, sports car, streetcar, passenger car
Examples of Use
Noun
Book: "He spent two years restoring the old military jeep he found in a barn on the back forty of his uncle's farm" (Pat Conroy, My Reading Life, 2010).
Newspaper: "The new Jeep Cherokee is set to feature a host of new technological updates and a more fuel-efficient engine" (The Detroit News, February 2024).
Online Publication: "Off-roading enthusiasts have long debated the best tires for a Jeep Wrangler, with various brands and styles offering different advantages" (Car and Driver, August 2023).
Entertainment (Film): In Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and his companion Sallah use a jeep to chase after the Ark of the Covenant.
General Public Discourse: "My dad is looking for a new car that can handle the snow, so I suggested he look into getting a jeep."
10 Famous Quotes Using Jeep
"I drive a Jeep. An old Jeep, so nobody will say I'm driving a BMW anymore. I couldn't stand that BMW, ha ha ha!" - Bob Marley (Team-BHP, February 2009)
"The Jeep is the only true American sports car." - Enzo Ferrari (Reddit, August 2015)
"Without the Jeep we would have never been able to win the war." - General Patton (Reddit, August 2015)
"It's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand it." (Team-BHP, February 2009)
"When I die, bury me in my Jeep 'Cause it's never been in a hole it couldn't get out of!" (Team-BHP, June 2009)
"You can go faster, but I can go anywhere." (Often seen on bumper stickers and T-shirts, referring to a Jeep)
"My Jeep doesn't leak oil, it just marks its territory." (A popular saying among Jeep owners)
"I work hard so that my Jeep can have a better life." (A popular saying among Jeep owners)
"Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason, because you need a Jeep to get there." (A popular saying among Jeep owners)
"Life is too short to drive boring cars." (A popular saying often followed by an image of a Jeep)
Etymology
The word "jeep" likely comes from the military slang for a general-purpose vehicle, abbreviated as "GP." Over time, the letters "GP" were slurred together and pronounced as "jeep." This term was popularized during World War II when the U.S. Army began using the Willys-Overland and Ford-produced vehicles that were designed to be small, four-wheel-drive, and suitable for a wide range of tasks on the battlefield. The first known use of "jeep" in a newspaper was in a story about one of these vehicles being tested, and it quickly caught on with both soldiers and the public.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Jeep
The Jeep Wave: A friendly, two-finger wave exchanged between Jeep drivers when they pass each other on the road.
Jeep Ducking: A recent craze where people leave rubber ducks on other people's Jeeps to show camaraderie.
A "Jeep" thing, you wouldn't understand: A common phrase used by owners to describe the unique experiences and lifestyle associated with the vehicle, often in response to questions about its quirks or modifications.
Just Empty Every Pocket: A humorous, often-cited backronym for the word "jeep," referring to the frequent need for repairs or modifications that come with the hobby.
Jeep life: A term for the lifestyle and community built around owning and driving a Jeep, which often includes off-roading, customizing the vehicle, and social gatherings.
Wheeling: A slang term for taking a Jeep off-road.
Taking the doors and top off: The act of removing the doors and roof panels of a Wrangler, a popular activity among owners, sometimes referred to as going "naked."
My Jeep doesn't leak oil, it just marks its territory: A self-deprecating joke among owners about the vehicle's tendency to have minor oil leaks.
Life is too short to drive boring cars: An unofficial motto often associated with Jeep owners.
Vocabulary-Based Stories from SEA
Source Information
Definition of jeep from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
