What does charabang mean

[Ward-Minter]

Just seen an episode of Only Fools and Horses. What does a "charabang trip" mean???

[Quizmonster]

The word charabanc is from French 'char � bancs', meaning a carriage with benches. In other words, it was an old variety of bus/coach. Thus, a 'charabanc trip' was just a coach outing of some sort.

[shaneystar]

It's a Charabanc...a long open vehicle with rows of transverse seats.. a tourist coach.

[Ward-Minter]

Thanks guys.

[jno]

felt sure Tatty Rollox would have provided a pic... well, here's one

[Quizmonkey]

...and often abbreviated to chara

[B00]

Tee hee....was it The Jolly Boys Outing one you were watching by any chance Ward?

[Tunna]

the word "Charabang" is a derivative of the French "Charabanc" for a multi seat horse drawn coach...the name carried on when they became motorised now super seeded by "Coach"...