flivver
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ər noun
1.
Older Slang. an automobile, especially one that is small, inexpensive, and old.
2.
Slang. something of unsatisfactory quality or inferior grade.
Origin:
1905–10, Americanism; origin uncertain
1905–10, Americanism; origin uncertain
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flivver (ˈflɪvə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| an old, cheap, or battered car | |
| [C20: of unknown origin] | |
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Flivver
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
flivver
"cheap car," especially "Model-T Ford," 1910, of unknown origin.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Slang Dictionary
flivver definition[ˈflɪvɚ]
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
The new models are a radical departure from the familiar flivver.
Wardens began using the family flivver for work and were reimbursed for the expense of travel.
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