Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jeep

/d͡ʒiːp/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.72 in modern English

Syllables
jeep
IPA
/d͡ʒiːp/
13
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small, blocky, military-style vehicle with four-wheel drive, suited to rough terrain.

noun

A light utility truck from WWII used by the U.S. Army, and subsequently turned into the trademark Jeep when civilianized by originating manufacturer Willys-Overland.

noun

Clipping of jeepney

Colloquial

verb

To travel by jeep.

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Questions

How do you pronounce jeep?
The recorded pronunciation is /d͡ʒiːp/.
What does jeep mean?
A vehicle (of a particular brand) suitable for rough terrain.
Where does jeep come from?
From GP, standing for "general purpose".

How to pronounce jeep

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