pirata n. an unlicensed taxi; a gypsy cab. Editorial Note: This term is common throughout the Spanish-speaking world, but is recorded here because of its entrance into the everyday vernacular of Los Angeles and other communities. Etymological Note:...
pirata n.— «Some employers have sent minivans to pick up domestics stuck at home or at bus stops. Many bus and rail commuters have turned to taxi pirata.» —“Worker Unsolidarity” by Kenneth Noble Newsday Nov. 9...
pirata n.— «Using a taxi pirata—illegal taxi—is out of the question. The 10-mile ride would cost her more than her daily earnings of $50.» —“For Working Poor, Rides Are a Lifeline” by Richard Marosi Los Angeles...
lappy n.— «This is a Dutch design lappy and I can’t find the question mark or the delete bu… oops found the delete. How long will it be before we all use laptops on the plane, the bus, the taxi, the bicycle or while we’re walking up...
sousveillance n.— «You get into a taxi cab, you’re under surveillance. There’s a camera taking pictures of you. If you were to photograph the cab driver, that would be what I call sousveillance. If you walked into a department store and...
tap-tap n. a truck or van used as an independently operated taxi. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
