Hooptie

Pronunciation: /ˈhʊpti/

Definitions of hooptie

noun a slang term for a dilapidated or old car, typically in poor condition

Example Sentences

A1 My hooptie car broke down on the way to work.

A2 I bought a used hooptie from the dealership.

B1 The hooptie I drive is old but reliable.

B2 After saving up, I finally upgraded from my hooptie to a new car.

C1 Despite its appearance, the hooptie had a powerful engine.

C2 The mechanic fixed up my hooptie and now it runs like new.

Examples of hooptie in a Sentence

formal The old hooptie car was in need of repairs.

informal I can't believe you're still driving that hooptie around town.

slang Check out my new hooptie ride, it's a real beater.

figurative Her fashion sense was a hooptie, with mismatched colors and patterns.

Grammatical Forms of hooptie

• past tense: hooptied
• plural: hoopties
• comparative: more hooptie
• superlative: most hooptie
• present tense: hoopties
• future tense: will hooptie
• perfect tense: have hooptied
• continuous tense: is hooptieing
• singular: hooptie
• positive degree: hooptie
• infinitive: to hooptie
• gerund: hooptieing
• participle: hooptied

Origin and Evolution of hooptie

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hooptie' originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as a slang term for a dilapidated or old car.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a beat-up car, 'hooptie' has evolved to also refer to any old or rundown vehicle, regardless of its condition.