JALOPIES Synonyms: 8 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

jalopies

noun

plural of jalopy

as in crates

a dilapidated old automobile his parents gave him an old jalopy for school

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Recent Examples of jalopies Two doors down, someone is adding to their sizable collection of jalopies. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026

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crates

Noun

The crates of scented rose petals littering the studio help too.

— Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
The roar of the engines vibrated through the fuselage, rattling bones and teeth, while supply crates shifted and groaned with every lurch.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

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