A ute (/juːt/ YOOT), originally an abbreviation for "utility" or "coupé utility", is a term used in Australia and New Zealand to describe vehicles with a tonneau behind the passenger compartment, that can be driven with a regular driver's license.
Ute is an abbreviation for utility vehicle. [Australian, informal]
Ute: From the word "utility," it's an Australian term for pickup truck. The cargo bed in a ute may also be referred to as a "tray."
The term 'ute' is simply Aussie slang.
Utes are seen as an integral part of Australian culture and the American term truck, derived from the discourse “pickup truck” has been viewed by some motor enthusiasts as unpatriotic language.
We call it a 'Pick-Up', that's short for Pick-Up Truck.
Diaper is what they use in North America, and Nappy is the word used in the UK & Ireland, Australia, NZ and many other Commonwealth countries.
In 1933 an Australian farmer's wife wrote a letter to Ford asking them for a vehicle “to go to church in on a Sunday” that could also “carry our pigs to market on Mondays.” Ford listened and responded accordingly. A year later they released the “coupe utility vehicle” that we all know today as the Ute.
For instance, Australians will usually say 'soccer' instead of 'football' and 'overalls' instead of 'dungarees'. A 'lorry' is referred to as a 'truck' and the word 'pants' is used in place of 'trousers'.
Despite a few shortfalls, the Ute still remains popular due to its suitability for Aussie conditions and being able to adapt to various settings. It can equally double up in a farm, construction site, or a suburb area for families that are looking for a vehicle that comes with comfort and ample spacing.
It might come down to money. Allegedly, Australian farmers wanted something newer and fancier, but couldn't afford a full sedan or two cars – so they compromised and bought a ute.
dinger (Australian slang) franger (Australian slang)
Sanger is an alteration of the word sandwich. Sango appeared as a term for sandwich in the 1940s, but by the 1960s, sanger took over to describe this staple of Australian cuisine.
It is short for lollipop. Now that all seems fairly straight-forward, until we learn that lolly is actually the Australian word for sweets – i.e. British lollies but without the sticks. In other words, the correct translation for “Süßigkeiten” in Australia is “lollies”.
yute (plural yutes) (Jamaican Patois, MLE, MTE, derogatory, slang) A youth, a young person, often a young black person.
Mate. “Mate” is a popular word for friend. And while it's used in other English-speaking countries around the world, it has a special connection to Australia. In the past, mate has been used to address men, but it can be gender-neutral.
Ute is a German feminine given name. People with the name include: Ute Berg (born 1953), German politician and member of the SPD.
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So why are so many utes built in Thailand? As is often the case when you're talking about global corporations and manufacturing, it all comes down to money.
It's funny how one single letter can create a debate between the Aussies and their North American acquaintances. To Americans, the handy kitchen product is pronounced “a-LU-min-num” and to us Aussies it's “al-U-min-ium.” We could just settle it once and for all and say “al foil.”
The term road train is used in Australia. In contrast with a more common semi-trailer towing one trailer or semi-trailer, the prime mover of a road train hauls two or more trailers or semi-trailers.
Dadi translates to Paternal Grandmother. Nani is used for Maternal Grandmother.
The language of the Utes is Shoshonean, a dialect of that Uto-Aztecan language. It is believed that the people who speak Shoshonean separated from other Ute-Aztecan speaking groups, such as the Paiute, Goshute, Shoshone Bannock, Comanche, Chemehuevi and some tribes in California.
What is a Ute? University of Utah athletics teams are known as the "Utes" in honor of the American Indian tribe for which the state of Utah is named. The Utes have inhabited this area of the country for at least 1,000 years. There were originally 12 "Nuche", or "The People", bands throughout Utah and Colorado.
Ute, a utility coupe, lays on the chassis of a car. The front of the car, AKA passenger body and the rear of the car, AKA the cargo tray are in one piece. The reason for that can be found in ute's elementary purpose, being a people and load carrier for the farmers.