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[–] phlegmy@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 days ago (2 children)

It's so weird hearing new american-made words, they always sound strangely adorable.

I'd just call it a shitbox, but hoopty sounds so wholesome in comparison.

[–] LandedGentry@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

My buddy speaks German and calls his the (forgive my spelling) klapperkeister

Edit: klapperkiste*

[–] Jumi@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You mean "Klapperkiste" = "rattle box"

[–] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 2 points 2 days ago

Sounds kinky. I'm in!

[–] 0ops@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm American and honestly this is the first time I've heard "hoopty". I usually go with shitbox or beater, and I also hear the older generations use "jalopy" sometimes

[–] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] 0ops@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago

Gotcha, thanks