jaywalk
verb (used without object)
to cross a street at a place other than a regular crossing or in a heedless manner, as diagonally or against a traffic light.
was jaywalking
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past progressiveof jaywalk.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Liberace was jaywalking across Ventura Boulevard in February 1954, and when he ignored his ticket, a warrant was issued for him too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2021
Nancy Moore was jaywalking in the middle of the 800 block of Harden Street in Five Points, trying to get to Eckerd drugstore.
From Washington Times ● May 6, 2018
Cain suffered a broken nose and a concussion, said Burris, who has contested allegations that Cain was jaywalking.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2018
The officer told him that he was jaywalking and was being detained.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2014
