What was the term "jeep" originally used for in the U.S. Army?
Heavy trucks
Tanks
New recruits or vehicles
Airplanes
Answer
Before 1940, the term "jeep" was used as U.S. Army slang for new recruits or vehicles. The World War II "jeep" that went into production in 1941 specifically tied the name to the light military 4x4, which later became known as SUVs.
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