Driving

Jaywalking

ˈdʒeɪwɔːkɪŋ

noun

What does Jaywalking mean?

Crossing the street illegally outside crosswalks.

Example sentence

"Jaywalking can get you a ticket in some cities."

American usage tip

Rules vary by state and city.

Related Driving words

Parallel parking
Parking between two cars along a curb.
Speeding ticket
A fine for driving too fast.
Detour
An alternate route around a closed road.
Jumpstart
To start a dead battery using another car.
Merge
To join moving traffic on a highway.
Gas station
Where you buy fuel.
Highway
A major fast road between cities.
Valet
A service where staff parks your car.

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