Hooptie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhupti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hooptie is a noun meaning (slang, African-American) An old car that has been remodeled or reformed in some way, shape, or form; a classic, a banger.
Meaning
(slang, African-American) An old car that has been remodeled or reformed in some way, shape, or form; a classic, a banger.
Example Sentences
“How many of you guys got a hooptee, raise your hand?”
Chicago's full of shooters, my garage is full of hoopties
The ops used to laugh at my truck but they cut when they see that hooptie
“And Vi, this car has touched your life in ways you don't even know.” “Mother! Do not stop for a Quiznos! this baby is coming!” “You got this cute little divot in your head 'cause you shot out into the parking brake.” “I was born... in a CRX.” “It's settled. Too many memories!” “We're saving this memory hoopty.”
Word Forms
- hoopties
- hooptee
- hoopty
Synonyms for hooptie
Depending on context, synonyms include banger, beater, clunker, crate, crock, flivver.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bucket, clunker, hoochie, hoolie, hoofer, hooer.
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