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The debate continues! What do YOU call them?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by seasidetraveler, Jan 30, 2008.

  1. seasidetraveler

    seasidetraveler Member

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    #1 seasidetraveler, Jan 30, 2008
  2. lil_red_Prius

    lil_red_Prius Rollin' with my toy...

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    Priuses

    Prii?? Doesn't even make sense.
     
    #2 lil_red_Prius, Jan 30, 2008
  3. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I was out driving today and I saw 5 Prius.
     
    #3 patsparks, Jan 30, 2008
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    What debate? There is no debate. The plural of Prius is Prius.

    That should start the flames going again (hohohahaHAHAHAyeaaaaa....)

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Jan 30, 2008
  5. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    I personally prefer:
    • Singular: One Prius
    • Plural: Three Prii
    • Collectively: A smug of Prii
     
    #5 TonyPSchaefer, Jan 30, 2008
  6. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    That's correct: They do travel in "smugs".

    Tom
     
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  7. efusco

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    Prii is the only thing that sounds right to me...and I like them in "prides"...a Pride of Prii.
     
    #7 efusco, Jan 30, 2008
  8. Ichabod

    Ichabod Artist In Residence

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    When I say it out loud, I say "Priuses" because that best fits the vernacular.
    When I type it on Priuschat I write "Prii" because it's sort of an in-joke here.
    When I'm with stuffy Latin professors who have no idea that language actually evolves I say "Priora."

    It's true that Prii travel in "Smugs," but did you know that when they're parked together, they're said to be in a "clutch"? When it comes to Prii though, never pop a clutch ;)
     
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  9. perryma

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    Boy did I have it wrong! I thought they traveled in a pack (as in battery pack). I also thought several were called Preez. I kind of like Pri-S-I (like CSI)
     
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  10. Stev0

    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    You have a choice: You can call them Prii, or you can be wrong.
     
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    I have been saying "Preii" as well. It falls into the same category as "Guinness." What do I ask for when I want two beers at once! "Gunnii!" of course!
     
    #11 joerdie, Jan 31, 2008
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