A semi or heavy goods truck.
Lorry
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Lorry!"
"That's a bit Lorry, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British term for truck. Origin uncertain, possibly from 'lurry' (pull, tug). 19th century. Americans use 'truck'. Major vocabulary difference. British 'lorry driver' is American 'truck driver'.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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