A beat-up old car that refuses to die.
"We took the dunga, didn't want to risk the good car at the beach."
"My first car was a $500 dunga. Loved it."
Everyday Objects · New Zealand slang
Dunga
Origin & notes
Term of abuse and deep affection simultaneously.
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