What is another word for jalopies?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒɐlˈɒpɪz] (IPA) 
Jalopies are old, dilapidated cars that have seen better days. There are a variety of synonyms for jalopies including clunkers, beaters, rust buckets, wrecks, hoopties, and heaps. A clunker is a term used to describe an old car that is in poor condition. A beater is another term for a car that is past its prime, but still runs. A rust bucket is a car that is rusted out and in need of extensive repair. A wreck is a car that has been in an accident and may or may not be repairable. A hooptie is a slang term for a car that is old and unreliable. A heap is a term that describes a car that is in poor condition and may not run at all.
