There are tons of odd words for vehicles. Some of them crop up in the world of collecting toys. Here are a few that still continue to puzzle me: any offers?
1. Flivver
2. Sharabang
3. Hackney Carraige
4. Jalopy
5. Ford Pop
6. Bandwagon
7. Sedan
8. Coupe
9. Ship v boat
10. Wagon v lorry v truck
11. Juggernaut
12. Rig
13. Fire Engine v Fire Tender
14. Radio flyer
15. Station Wagon
2. A coach for going on holiday.
ReplyDelete3. A taxi that can be hailed from the street.
15. American for estate car.
Thanks Kev. Fascinating.
Delete14. A pull along or sit-in cart for kids. A classic American toy.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tone. Like a box on wheels then.
Delete11. Juggernaut is a corruption ofva hindu word 'jagarnath', which refers to huge temple wagons which were reputed to have rolled over devotees, crushing them in their path. With the advent of the articulated lorry in the seventies travelling across the channel, big trucks became common on English roads, threatening casual drivers with their immense bulk. The loanword Juggernaut - referring to a powerful, unstoppable force - was applied to these heavy wagons, as the public perceived them to be a danger to other motorists. Omar Sharif starred in a 70s disaster flick called Juggernaut, about a huge ship running out of control.The name is also applied to a campaign mode in Xbox game Halo, where an armoured player is given ultimate physical strength for a short time and the opposing player has to survive or defeat the Juggernaut.
ReplyDeleteDon't you know who I am? I'm the Juggernaut! ha ha. Vinnie Jone's finest hour! Thanks for the origin Bill. I love the word Jagarnath!
DeleteA Sedan(7) has 4 doors.A Coupe(8) has 2 doors.
ReplyDeleteCheers Brian. You just don't hear them that often in the UK now.
DeleteOne of the old style Fords for the 40's/ 50's "Bacon Box on Wheels!"
ReplyDeleteha ha, I like that Bill.
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