noun
pl. jeep·neysA jitney bus used in the Philippines for public transportation.
Origin of jeepney
jeep (jit)ney
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Noun
(plural jeepneys)
- A vehicle used as public transport in the Philippines, originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating.
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