Sekirov Dictionary

charabanc

/ˈʃæ.ɹə.bæŋ(k)/

noun 4
verb 1
forms 3

noun4

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(UK, historical) A horse-drawn, and then later, motorized omnibus with open sides, and often, no roof.
- A little further on, to the right, was a large garage, where the charabancs stood, half in and half out of the yard. — 1931
•
(UK, old-fashioned) A bus, especially one hired by groups for pleasure outings, what was later called a coach.
- Oh shit, there goes the charabanc! Looks like I'm gonna be stuck here the whole summer — 1977
•
(UK, informal) A vehicle that is slow, overcrowded, or otherwise undesirable.
- We return to the charabanc of a car to find a swarm of children dancing round it, clambering up the back, jumping on the step; the driver sleeps peacefully at the wheel, oblivious of their shrieks. — 1951
•
An elaborate production or endeavor involving many people or things.
- He comes along all dressed up in the real deal costume, all the sequins and rhinestone, the heavyweight boxing belt, the cape, the whole charabanc, you know? — 2013

verb1

(rare) To travel or convey by charabanc.

forms

charabanced · charabancing · charabancs

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