noun
- colorfully decorated public utility vehicles in the Philippines, originally made from U.S. military jeeps left after World War II
Usage: Philippine English; plural of jeepney
Examples
- Jeepneys are a popular form of public transportation in Manila.
- The brightly painted jeepneys are decorated with religious symbols and pop culture images.
- Tourists often ride jeepneys to experience local Filipino culture.
- Many jeepneys follow fixed routes through the city streets.
- The government is modernizing the jeepney fleet with more environmentally friendly vehicles.
- Passengers typically sit on benches facing each other inside the jeepneys.