gazump
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An automobile.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Phoney" Thorpe, '06, and "Shorty" Winchester, '01, have been driving their "90 HP Gazumps" through the wilds of New Jersey, but otherwise keeping on the job.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gazump” mean?
An automobile.
Is “gazump” formal or informal?
gazump is generally dated, slang.