tin Lizzie
tin Lizzie · tin Lizzies
The Ford Motor Company's Model T automobileThe Ford Motor Company's Model T automobile.
» John has a Tin Lizzie.
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2 senses(dated, informal)The Ford Motor Company's Model T automobile.
(broadly, informal)A small, unpretentious, vintage automobile, especially one that is in run-down condition.
Examples
1 sentencesJohn has a Tin Lizzie.
Origin
Unknown, perhaps from the use of Lizzie as a generic name given to horses.Unknown, perhaps from the use of Lizzie as a generic name given to horses.
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