Hoopdie

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A casual top with a hood attached at the back, typically made of cotton fleece and worn for warmth or comfort
2. A loose pullover or jacket with a hood that covers the head, usually worn in cold weather or for relaxed casual wear
3. Informal clothing with a drawstring hood, commonly a sweatshirt or zip-up jacket worn for everyday comfort

Etymology: The term is a slang variant of "hoopty," used mainly in American English for an old, battered car that barely runs. Its exact origin is uncertain. One suggested link is to "hoop," a slang word for a car's wheels or rims, which would make the name a kind of shorthand for a car that is mostly wheels and rattle. That explanation is plausible but unconfirmed. The spelling differences reflect how the term is pronounced rather than separate roots. Since it is informal and spread largely through speech, it has few early written records, which makes tracing its first use difficult.