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jalopies

noun

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

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Each morning, Italian fishermen unload crates of scuttling crabs from the backs of their cars and trucks, 100-150 kilograms (up to 330 pounds) at a time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
The family member had retrieved Molano’s vehicle and found the five large crates of cinnamon rolls inside.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

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