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Chevy

Chevy

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A common name for cars and trucks made by Chevrolet
  • proper noun
  • /ˈʧɛvi/
  • Informal
translation icon : Chevy
  • How would you like a Chevy Malibu?
  • Chevy Volt

The runner up was the Chevy HHRSS panel van.

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Examples

  • Finally, one of them, a blue Chevy with Oregon plates, slowed down as it approached where I stood.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • When he sat beside Harmon in the Chevy pickup, it squeaked and rocked.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Owner here had the blue Chevy.

  • A neighbor saw a white Chevy pull up to the house.

  • I had to fight an impulse to run back to the Chevy and head for home.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Said she saw a picture of the new Chevy Trailblazer.

  • As I was getting into the Chevy, Vinnie stuck his head out his front window.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • I got a 1990 Chevy Van with 86,000 miles.

  • In real life, both Chevy Suburban and Tahoe live out their Hollywood roles by keeping soldiers, first responders, presidents and families safe.

  • My uncle just bought a new Chevy pickup truck for his farm.

Synonyms

Chevrolet
vsChevy
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An American car and truck brand made by General Motors

is the informal, casual name used for that same brand

Surface Forms

Chevy main

Etymology

Chevy is a short, friendly form of Chevrolet, the car brand named after its founder, the Swiss driver Louis Chevrolet. That's why people call a Chevrolet car or truck a 'Chevy'.