derived from the idea of a car that "leaps" or bounces

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Leaping Lena is a colloquial nickname for a car known for its bouncy, jolting ride, evoking the image of a vehicle that seems to leap along the road.

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instanceOf colloquial expression
nickname
appliesTo vehicles with poor suspension
connotation humorous
slightly negative
evokesImageOf car that seems to leap along the road
hasCharacteristic bouncy ride
jolting ride
hasEtymology derived from the idea of a car that leaps or bounces
language English
refersTo car
usedFor describing uncomfortable car rides
usedIn informal speech

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Leaping Lena etymology derived from the idea of a car that "leaps" or bounces