ute
noun · casual
A utility vehicle, a car with an open tray at the back (a pickup).
How Aussies use it
- Chuck it in the back of the ute.
- Tradies usually drive utes.
Good to know
Short for 'utility'. Pronounced 'yoot'.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use pickup truck instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.