Meaning of the word jalopy in English

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jalopy

US /dʒəˈlɑː.pi/
UK /dʒəˈlɑː.pi/
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Noun

1.

an old, dilapidated car

Example:
He drove up in his old jalopy, sputtering and backfiring.
The mechanic said it would cost too much to fix the old jalopy.
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