caboose in Finnish

caboose in Finnish is kapyysi, jarruvaunu, peppu — caboose means the last car on a freight train, once used as sleeping and cooking quarters for the crew.

caboose in Finnish

kapyysi

noun

(obsolete, nautical) A small galley or cookhouse on the deck of a small vessel.

jarruvaunu

noun

(US, rail transport) The last car on a freight train, consisting of cooking and sleeping facilities for the crew; a guard’s van.

peppu

noun

(slang, childish, euphemistic) The buttocks.

hännänhuippu

noun

(slang, sports) The person or team in last place.

peränpitäjä

noun

(slang, sports) The person or team in last place.

iltatähti

noun

(informal, often, in combination) A youngest child who is born after a long gap in time.

What does "caboose" mean?

noun The last car on a freight train, once used as sleeping and cooking quarters for the crew.
"Kids waved as the red caboose rattled past."
noun (informal, humorous) A youngest child born well after the others; also, slang for the buttocks.
"Their caboose came along ten years after her older siblings."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

caboose in a sentence

Kids waved as the red caboose rattled past.
Their caboose came along ten years after her older siblings.

Similar words in Finnish

cookhouse galley

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "caboose" in Finnish?

"caboose" in Finnish is kapyysi, jarruvaunu, peppu. caboose means: The last car on a freight train, once used as sleeping and cooking quarters for the crew.

How do you use "caboose" in a sentence?

Example: "Kids waved as the red caboose rattled past." In Finnish, "caboose" is kapyysi, jarruvaunu, peppu.

Are there other ways to say "caboose" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "caboose": kapyysi, jarruvaunu, peppu, hännänhuippu, peränpitäjä, iltatähti.

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