Jaywalk Definition

jāwôk
jaywalking, jaywalks
verb
To walk in or across a street without obeying traffic rules and signals, esp. at other than proper crossing places.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Jaywalk

  • From jay inexperienced person

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Back-formation from jaywalker

    From Wiktionary

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