catorcio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- banger noun A thing or person which bangs, in any sense.
- contraption noun A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
- contrivance noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- crock noun A container made of stoneware or earthenware, such as a jar or pot.
- jalopy noun An old, run-down car, especially one that still somehow runs.
Senses
catorcio is used for these senses in English:
- banger (automotive, slang) An old, worn-out car. From a stereotypical one backfiring, making banging noises.
- contraption (figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
- contrivance Something overly artful or artificial.
- crock (UK) An old or broken-down vehicle (and formerly a horse or ewe).
- jalopy (US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.
banger — full definition
- noun A thing or person which bangs, in any sense.
- noun A firework that makes a bang.
- noun A person who has sex.
- noun An old, worn-out car. From a stereotypical one backfiring, making banging noises.