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Definition of clangbox

clangbox

/ˈklæŋˌbɑːks/
clang · box
Plural:clangboxes
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clangbox Lexical Profile

clangbox Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An old, noisy, and poorly maintained vehicle or piece of machinery that produces loud, rattling metallic sounds when operated.

Example

"Instead of buying a new car, he spent every weekend trying to fix the engine of that old, rusty clangbox."

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• Nearby Words

clandestine
clandestinely
clang
clangbox
clangor
clank
clanky

Word Origin & Etymology

A modern informal compound formed from the onomatopoeic word 'clang' and 'box', denoting a metallic enclosure or chassis that rattles noisily.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clangbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clangbox
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