Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calhambeque
noun
kahl-am-BEK
Definition
An old, rickety vehicle, often a car, that is in poor condition and barely functional.
Examples
1. The old calhambeque struggled up the hill, leaving a cloud of smoke behind it.
2. He affectionately called his first car a calhambeque, despite its numerous breakdowns.
Meaning
In a figurative sense, it also refers to something that is outdated or has fallen into disrepair.
Synonyms
- jalopy
- wreck
- heap
- clunker