The difference between Hooptie and Wreck
When used as nouns, hooptie means an old, worn-out car, whereas wreck means something or someone that has been ruined.
Wreck is also verb with the meaning: to destroy violently.
check bellow for the other definitions of Hooptie and Wreck
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Hooptie as a noun (slang):
an old, worn-out car
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Wreck as a noun:
Something or someone that has been ruined.
Examples:
"He was an emotional wreck after the death of his wife."
"synonyms: [[basket case]], [[mess#Etymology 2 mess]]"
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Wreck as a noun:
The remains of something that has been severely damaged or worn down.
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Wreck as a noun:
An event in which something is damaged through collision.
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Wreck as a noun (legal):
Goods, etc. cast ashore by the sea after a shipwreck.
Examples:
"rfquotek Bouvier"
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Wreck as a verb:
To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.
Examples:
"He wrecked the car in a collision."
"That adulterous hussy wrecked my marriage!"
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Wreck as a verb:
To ruin or dilapidate.
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Wreck as a verb:
(Australia) To dismantle wrecked vehicles or other objects, to reclaim any useful parts.
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Wreck as a verb:
To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.