swamp buggy

swamp buggy
swamp buggy
n.
1. an automotive vehicle for traveling over swampy or muddy terrain, esp. one with very large tires and often amphibious
2. AIRBOAT

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  • buggy — I. adjective (buggier; est) Date: 1714 1. infested with bugs < a buggy swamp > 2. characterized by bugs; especially containing many bugs < a buggy software program > II. noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • marsh buggy. — See swamp buggy. [1940 45, Amer.] * * * …   Universalium

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