Jalopy
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An old, dilapidated, and unreliable motor car.
“He rattled down the country lane in his ancient jalopy, trailing a cloud of blue smoke.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/d͡ʒəˈlɒ.pi/
Syllables
ja·lop·y
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Synonyms
busheap
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
J opener, AL in positions 2 and 3, ends in -OPY which is unusual and helpful
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Scrabble
J scores 8 and Y scores 4, the uncommon -OPY ending makes this a strong Scrabble play
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