A utility vehicle — pickup truck with a flat tray. Rural NZ's chariot.
"Chuck the dog on the back of the ute."
"New job comes with a work ute. Living the dream."
Everyday Objects · New Zealand slang
Ute
Origin & notes
Trans-Tasman institution.
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