Jeeps meaning : A small, blocky, military-style vehicle with four-wheel drive, suited to rough terrain. A light utility truck from WWII used by the U.S. Army, and subsequently turned into the trademark Jeep when civilianized by originating manufacturer Willys-Overland. (genericized trademark) A sport utility vehicle or similar four-wheel-drive vehicle. (corrosion) A device for detecting discontinuity in a protective coating, also called a "holiday detector" A covered shopping cart, also called a "shopping stroller".