Pronunciation: /dʒəˈlɑpi/
noun a dilapidated old car
A1 My grandfather still drives his old jalopy to the grocery store.
A2 The group of friends decided to take a road trip in their jalopy.
B1 After years of neglect, the jalopy finally broke down on the side of the road.
B2 Despite its rusty exterior, the jalopy had a surprisingly powerful engine.
C1 The antique car enthusiast spent years restoring the jalopy to its former glory.
C2 The wealthy collector added the rare jalopy to his impressive car collection.
adjective describing something as old and run-down
A1 My jalopy car broke down on the highway.
A2 She drove her jalopy bike to school every day.
B1 The jalopy computer kept crashing, so I had to get a new one.
B2 The jalopy furniture in the waiting room was uncomfortable and outdated.
C1 Despite its jalopy appearance, the old house had a lot of character.
C2 The jalopy equipment in the lab was in desperate need of an upgrade.
formal The antique car collector proudly displayed his beautifully restored jalopy at the car show.
informal I can't believe he's still driving that old jalopy around town.
slang Check out that sweet jalopy cruising down the street!
figurative Her mind felt like a rusty jalopy, struggling to keep up with the demands of work.
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