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geep

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • gēp
  • /ɡiːp/
  • rhymes with -iːp

1

noun

Meaning 1

A sheep–goat hybrid, an animal with DNA from a goat and from a sheep, whether produced artificially or by natural intermating.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: shoat

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A nickname for the EMD GP series diesel locomotives.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of goat + sheep.

From GP (general purpose locomotive), usually spelt with a capital G.