Definition of jaywalking Jaywalking

/ʤejˈwɔˌkɪŋ/ - [jeywoking] -

We found 3 definitions of jaywalking from 2 different sources.

What does jaywalking mean?

Wiktionary

jaywalking (Verb)
Present participle of jaywalk.

Part of speech

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jaywalking, verb, gerund of jaywalk (infinitive).
jaywalking, noun, singular of jaywalkings.

WordNet

Verb

jaywalks, jaywalking, jaywalked

jaywalk - cross the road at a red light

cut through, cut across, get across, traverse, get over, pass over, track, cross, cover be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations; "Opinions on bombing the Serbs cut across party lines"

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Wiktionary

jaywalk (Verb)
To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for cars rather than on the sidewalk.