swamp buggy

noun

1. an amphibious vehicle for use in and around swamps, typically having an automobile engine, four-wheel drive, large wheels with deep treads, and a raised chassis.

swamp buggy

noun

1. (esp in the US and Canada) a light aerofoil conveyance for use in regions with swamps, lakes, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of swamp buggy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

Example Sentences

"Unless he’s got a butt like a duck and can float, he’s not in there," McEwen said as he gave Fox News Digital a tour of the submerged area in his swamp buggy.

From Fox News

Another family of hunters got Boyce in their swamp buggy, added zip ties to the tourniquet and took him to the helicopter.

From Washington Times

The Palm Beach Post reports the sheriff’s office that another man pulled him to safety in a swamp buggy and they alerted authorities.

From Washington Times

The Florida Highway Patrol says 33-year-old Shawn Newton was driving the swamp buggy with several passengers through the woods in Clewiston on Saturday when they hit a stump.

From Washington Times

“And that includes the swamp buggy races down in Naples, Florida.”

From Washington Post