jalopy

/ˈdʒæloʊpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A vehicle, especially a car, that is old, dilapidated, or poorly maintained.

“The old jalopy broke down on the side of the road.”

2. noun

A vehicle, especially a car, that is old-fashioned or obsolete.

“The jalopy was a relic of the 1920s.”

Synonyms

  • clunker
  • rattletrap

Antonyms

  • high-performance car
  • luxury vehicle