Looking for the meaning of the word JAYWALKING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of JAYWALKING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Jaywalk
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 20th century: from jay in the colloquial sense ‘silly person’ + walk
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒeɪwɔːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cross or walk in the street or road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic
Short Definition:cross or walk in street or road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic
Examples:- you jaywalked across a busy four-lane street
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