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Is it true that the word jeep came from abbreviation used in army for general purpose vechile g.p.?

Yes, the word "jeep" is an abbreviation derived from the military term "GP" (General Purpose). During World War II, the United States Army developed a multipurpose light military vehicle known as the "General Purpose Vehicle". Due to the popularity and fame gained by this vehicle, the abbreviation "GP" became widely used and associated with the vehicle itself. Over time, the term evolved into the familiar word "jeep". Hence, the word jeep originated from the abbreviation "GP" used by the military for General Purpose vehicle.
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