jauntiness

Variant of jaunty

jaunty definition

jaunty (jôn′tē)

adjective jauntier -·tier, jauntiest -·ti·est

  1. in fashion; stylish; chic
  2. lighthearted and merry; sprightly; perky

Etymology: earlier janty, genty < Fr gentil, genteel: see gentle

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