jaunt

[ jawnt, jahnt ]
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noun
  1. a short journey, especially one taken for pleasure.

verb (used without object)
  1. to make a short journey.

Origin of jaunt

1
First recorded in 1560–70; origin uncertain

Other words from jaunt

  • jaunt·ing·ly, adverb

Words Nearby jaunt

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British Dictionary definitions for jaunt

jaunt

/ (dʒɔːnt) /


noun
  1. a short pleasurable excursion; outing

verb
  1. (intr) to go on such an excursion

Origin of jaunt

1
C16: of unknown origin

Derived forms of jaunt

  • jauntingly, adverb

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