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Meaning of "carhop" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CARHOP

carhop  [ˈkɑːˌhɒp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CARHOP

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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Carhop is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CARHOP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

carhop

Carhop

A carhop is a waiter or waitress who brings fast food to people in their cars at drive-in restaurants. Usually carhops work on foot but sometimes use roller skates, being depicted in movies such as American Graffiti and television shows like Happy Days. The first carhops appeared in 1921 when automobiles were beginning to be a common sight in Dallas, Texas. Two men, a businessman named J.G. Kirby and a physician named R.W. Jackson decided to take advantage that many people owned cars and more were coming. They realized that many of the drivers would rather not get out of their cars to eat. They opened a restaurant called the Pig Stand, which had male carhops from its inception. The A&W corporate website actually claims to have opened the first carhop restaurant in 1923, just two years after The Pig Stand initiated carhops. The name "carhop" came from the practice of the waitress or waiter jumping up on the running board of a patron's car rolling into the parking lot. This car hopping showed that this particular car was that server's car, as tips were the main income of these waiters and waitresses.

Definition of carhop in the English dictionary

The definition of carhop in the dictionary is a waiter or waitress at a drive-in restaurant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CARHOP


barhop
ˈbɑːˌhɒp
bellhop
ˈbɛlˌhɒp
bunny-hop
ˈbʌnɪˌhɒp
hedgehop
ˈhɛdʒˌhɒp
hip-hop
ˈhɪpˌhɒp
hop
hɒp
job-hop
ˈdʒɒbˌhɒp
trip-hop
ˈtrɪpˌhɒp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CARHOP

carfuffle
carful
cargo
cargo boat
cargo cult
cargo pants
cargo plane
cargo ship
cargo trousers
cargoose
carhopping
Caria
cariacou
Carib
Cariban
Caribbean
Caribbean Sea
Caribbee bark
Caribbees
caribe

WORDS THAT END LIKE CARHOP

a bull in a china shop
all over the shop
archbishop
bike shop
bishop
body repair shop
body shop
bookshop
chop
coffee shop
flower shop
gift shop
one-stop shop
pet shop
Photoshop
repair shop
sex shop
shop
shut up shop
workshop

Synonyms and antonyms of carhop in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «carhop» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CARHOP

Find out the translation of carhop to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of carhop from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «carhop» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

carhop
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

carhop
570 millions of speakers

English

carhop
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

carhop
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

carhop
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

carhop
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

carhop
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

carhop
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

carhop
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Carhop
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bedienung in einem Drive-In-Restaurant
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

carhop
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

carhop
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Carhop
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

carhop
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊர்தியில் இருந்து உண்ணும் சிற்றுண்டிச் சாலையில் மேசைப் பணியாள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कारभारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

carhop
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

carhop
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

carhop
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

carhop
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

carhop
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

carhop
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

carhop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

carhop
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

carhop
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of carhop

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CARHOP»

The term «carhop» is regularly used and occupies the 89.268 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CARHOP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about carhop

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CARHOP»

Discover the use of carhop in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to carhop and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Engineering Strategies for Major Reconstruction of Urban ...
CARHOP (Computer éssisted Eeconstruction strategies for flighway Qperations and Blanning) enables the user to examine the effects of changes in network characteristics and shifts in travel patterns on local—and network-levels of service.
Wilfred W. Recker, John D. Leonard, C. D. Waters, 1985
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Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food
She had been selected Carhop of the Year. Dressed as a majorette with epaulets , a plumed hat, and cowboy boots, she glamorized the carhop's job. After World War II, an enterprising Milwaukee drive-in operator gave carhops walkie-talkies, ...
Andrew F. Smith, 2006
3
The Drowning of Chittenden
The carhop started down the walkway toward the VW. Daintily picking a notepad from the pocket of her apron, as if her fingernails were freshly painted, she was an understudy of Bonnibelle the way she chewed gum and wiggled her hips.
Rebecca Williamson, 2000
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26th Edition DEBBIES BOOK(R): The Entertainment Industry's ...
(323) 931-1534 vintage carhop trays, aluminum carhop trays, metal carhop trays, plastic carhop trays History For Hire, Inc. (818) 765-7767 and the stuff that goes on them Lennie Marvin Enterprises, Inc. (818) 841-5882 (818)765-7107 (310) ...
Deborah Ann Hemela, 2014
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Welcome to Hospitality: An Introduction
Orders are called into an intercom or are given directly to a carhop (a server) who comes to the driver's side window. The carhop returns with the food, presents the check, and collects pay— ment. In some instances, the fifties drive—in concept ...
Kaye (Kye-Sung) Chon, Thomas Maier, 2009
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26th Edition DEBBIES BOOK(R) eBook: The Entertainment ...
... www.hpr.com Rental DESCRIPTION: vintage carhop trays, aluminum carhop trays, metal carhop trays, plastic carhop trays History For Hire, Inc. 7149 Fair Ave, N Hollywood, CA 91605 Ph: (818) 765-7767 ...
Deborah Ann Hemela, 2014
7
Silas: New Adult Romantic Suspense
The Sonic carhop leaned in the window. She was on roller skates. Christa said that they always wore roller skates. The carhop's blonde hair was pulled into a sloppy ponytail, and she was wearing too much lipstick. “Are you three gonna be  ...
V. J. Chambers, 2014
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25th Edition DEBBIES BOOK(R) eBook: The Entertainment ...
... www.hpr.com Rental DESCRIPTION: vintage carhop trays, aluminum carhop trays, metal carhop trays, plastic carhop trays History For Hire, Inc. 7149 Fair Ave, N Hollywood, CA 91605 Ph: (818) 765-7767 ...
Deborah Ann Hemela, 2013
9
Census of Population, 1970: Alphabetical Index of Industries ...
... Exc.639-649,749,757 642 Car-head-liner installer T Car hiker 639- 649,749,757 711 Carhop F 762 Carhop G Y Carhop A.269,527,629 753 Carhop 639-649,749,757 711 Carhop 779 630 Car hopper D 712 Car hopper 639- 649,749,757 711 ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1971
10
Texas Ranger Johnny Klevenhagen
Three. Punks. and. a. Gorgeous. Carhop. The first two robberies went down easy. They got $120 when they stuck up Murphy's Pharmacy and $70 from the gasoline station. Then they picked up Wanda, piled into the old 1942 Dodge, and drove ...
Douglas V. Meed, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CARHOP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term carhop is used in the context of the following news items.
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Burger Friday: Summertime nostalgia reigns at Minnetonka Drive In
This classic approach to burger-making arrives, via a friendly carhop, just as it should -- piping hot -- and wrapped in a brown paper bag. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Dothan Sonic skating carhop aiming for national contest
Sonic carhop Josh Tucker does one of his signature skating tricks outside of a Sonic restaurant on Friday, June 26. Tucker is trying to be one of ... «Dothan Eagle, Jul 15»
3
Best Bite: Whatcom County spots for classic hamburger, fries
Seattle freelance writer Deanna Duff tweeted after a recent visit to Bellingham. “Luv an oldschool #CarHop #Burger spot.” 310 N. Samish Way, ... «The Bellingham Herald, Jul 15»
4
Peniel United Methodist Church
Ken's first paid job was as a carhop at age 16 for the Doubledecker Restaurant. He graduated from Reelsville High School and went one ... «Brazil Times, Jul 15»
5
Sonic opens in Latham
The Sonic location includes a drive-through in addition to the order-by-speaker and carhop service. The Oklahoma City-based chain plans a ... «Albany Times Union, Jun 15»
6
Weekly Investment Analysts' Ratings Updates for Sonic (SONC)
... delivered by a carhop within an average of four minutes. “ 6/24/2015 – Sonic had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Sterne Agee CRT. «Dakota Financial News, Jun 15»
7
Annual carhop event raises money for world hunger
RHINELANDER - Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rhinelander hosted its annual carhop fundraiser Saturday afternoon. All the money raised will ... «WJFW-TV, Jun 15»
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Mauldin, Sara Echols
She worked so hard from the age of 13 as a carhop on Broad Street to becoming a CPA all on her own, of which she was very proud. Upon her ... «The Chattanoogan, Jun 15»
9
Sonic Downgraded by Zacks (SONC)
... of 24 to 36 covered drive-in spaces, orders through an intercom, and has the food delivered by a carhop within an average of four minutes. “. «The Legacy, Jun 15»
10
Rhinelander Church Has Carhop Funder Saturday
Immanual Evangelical Lutheran church in Rhinelander this Saturday is hosting its annual fundraiser to help with hunger relief both locally and ... «WXPR, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Carhop [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/carhop>. Apr 2024 ».
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