noun
- a colorfully decorated public utility vehicle used for mass transportation in the Philippines, originally made from U.S. military jeeps
Usage: Philippine English
Examples
- The jeepney is an iconic symbol of Filipino culture and ingenuity.
- We took a jeepney from the market to the town center.
- The brightly painted jeepney was decorated with religious symbols and family names.
- Jeepneys provide affordable transportation for millions of Filipinos daily.
- The driver collected fares as passengers climbed into the back of the jeepney.
- Modern jeepneys are being designed to be more environmentally friendly.