charabang

[downes.downe]

what does charabang mean

[jno]

charabanc was a sort of coach, usually open-topped, with rows of bench seats, often used on works outings etc last century. Don't think the word really applies to modern coaches.

[shaneystar]

Acharabanc is large old-fashioned bus, especially one used by groups for visiting places of interest.They were usually open topped with wooden seats.Usually used for beanos to the seaside in days of yore !
Here is a link which will give you more of a detailed explanation
http://columbia.thefreedictionary.com/charabanc

[shaneystar]

And that was the wrong link ..sorry ! But if you type charabanc into the search box it will give you the dictionary definition.

[lankeela]

From the French char-a-bancs (carriage with benches).

[SteveD]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Phrases-and-Sayings/Question149615.html

[sddsddean]

And here is a picture of one. Very popular in the 20's and 30's http://www.wdhs.org.uk/images/WI%20Charabanc.jpg

[ronniemonda9]

Isn't it mentioned in 'Peaches' by The Stranglers?

[geo0939]

LANKEELA you're spot on.

[Coobeastie]

we've still got signs in somerset advising that certain roads are not suitable for charabancs

http://www.catnip.co.uk/levels/levels.php

[Pherstun]

I've heard it used as a slang word for 'caravan'.