jalopies

plural of jalopy
as in crates
a dilapidated old automobile his parents gave him an old jalopy for school

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Recent Examples of jalopies Two doors down, someone is adding to their sizable collection of jalopies. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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crates
Noun
  • Merchandise was displayed in or atop packing crates and upended barrels.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • There's no better way to put crates of peaches, plums, and other stone fruit to good use.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

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“Jalopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jalopies. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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