jaunt
[ jawnt, jahnt ]
/ dʒɔnt, dʒɑnt /
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noun
a short journey, especially one taken for pleasure.
verb (used without object)
to make a short journey.
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Origin of jaunt
First recorded in 1560–70; origin uncertain
OTHER WORDS FROM jaunt
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British Dictionary definitions for jaunt
jaunt
/ (dʒɔːnt) /
noun
a short pleasurable excursion; outing
verb
(intr) to go on such an excursion
Derived forms of jaunt
jauntingly, adverbWord Origin for jaunt
C16: of unknown origin
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