9TIL the word "jalopy" most likely comes from a mispronunciation of the Mexican city Xalapa, where old American cars were imported into Mexico(www.americanheritage.com)posted 1 year ago byUllallulloo@civilloquy.comMin todayilearned@civilloquy.comView comments1 commentssavehidereportSort:HotTopControversialNewOldWritePreviewBiSubmit[ +- ]Ullallulloo@civilloquy.comOPM3 points1 year agoDespite this, the city is still more well-known for a certain pepper they grew there… permalinksavereportreply