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Definition of jeep

jeep

/dʒiːp/
jeep
Plural:jeeps
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Past Simple:jeeped
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Past Participle:jeeped
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Present Participle:jeeping
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jeep Lexical Profile

jeep Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, sturdy, four-wheel-drive motor vehicle, originally developed for military use and now widely used for off-road travel.

Example

"They rented a jeep to navigate the rugged mountain trails and explore the remote canyon."

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• verb

1

North American To travel or transport someone in a jeep, especially over rough terrain.

Example

"We spent the entire afternoon jeeping across the massive desert sand dunes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often capitalized (Jeep) when referring strictly to the trademarked automotive brand, but widely lowercased when used as a generic term for any rugged, four-wheel-drive vehicle.

• Rhymes for jeep

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined during World War II, likely derived from the slurred pronunciation of the military designation 'GP' (General Purpose), or inspired by 'Eugene the Jeep', a magically agile animal character in the Popeye comic strip.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jeep. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jeep
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