1. old cars that are in poor condition
Usage: informal; plural of jalopy

Examples

• The parking lot was filled with old jalopies that barely ran.
• He collected vintage jalopies and restored them as a hobby.
• Those jalopies won’t make it up the steep mountain road.
• The teenagers drove around town in their parents’ old jalopies.
• Despite being jalopies, the cars had sentimental value to their owners.
• The mechanic specialized in fixing up jalopies for budget-conscious customers.