In early use: a type of bicycle. Later: (in full motor cyclette): a type of motorized bicycle or light motorcycle. Cf. bicyclette, n. Now rare.
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| 释义 | society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > motorcycle > [noun] > small motorcycle or moped (6) motor cyclette1889 In early use: a type of bicycle. Later: (in full motor cyclette): a type of motorized bicycle or light motorcycle. Cf. bicyclette, n. Now rare. phutphuti1951 A motorized vehicle with a two-stroke engine, a moped; (also) an autorickshaw. Cf. phut-phut, n. 2. micromotor1953 A very small motor bicycle or motor car. rare. moped1954 Originally: a motorized pedal cycle. Now usually: a light two-wheeled motor vehicle with a small engine. phut-phut1958 = phutphuti, n. Now chiefly Indian English. minibike1961 A small motorcycle with a low-power engine, designed for off-road use and sometimes having three wheels. |
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