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jaunty
[ jawn-tee, jahn- ]
/ ˈdʒɔn ti, ˈdʒɑn- /
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adjective, jaun·ti·er, jaun·ti·est.
easy and sprightly in manner or bearing: to walk with a jaunty step.
smartly trim, as clothing: a jaunty hat.
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Origin of jaunty
OTHER WORDS FROM jaunty
jaun·ti·ly, adverbjaun·ti·ness, nounun·jaun·ty, adjectiveWords nearby jaunty
jaundice, jaundiced, jaunt, jauntily, jaunting car, jaunty, jaup, Jaurès, Jav., Java, Java black rot
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British Dictionary definitions for jaunty
jaunty
/ (ˈdʒɔːntɪ) /
adjective -tier or -tiest
sprightly, self-confident, and cheerful; briska jaunty step
smart; trima jaunty hat
Derived forms of jaunty
jauntily, adverbjauntiness, nounWord Origin for jaunty
C17: from French gentil noble; see genteel
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