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jaywalk

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb jaywalk has 1 sense
  1. jaywalk - cross the road at a red light
    --1 is one way to
    traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut across
    Derived form: noun jaywalker1
    Sample sentence:
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Definitions from the Web

Jaywalk

Definition:

Verb: To cross a street or road unlawfully or carelessly without using a designated crosswalk.

Sense 1:

Usage: When used as a verb, jaywalk refers to the act of illegally crossing the street at a location other than a designated crosswalk.

Sample Sentence: The pedestrian was fined for jaywalking across the busy intersection.

Sense 2:

Usage: When used as a noun, jaywalk refers to a pedestrian who illegally crosses the street in a careless or unsafe manner.

Sample Sentence: The city has implemented campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of being a jaywalker.

Sense 3:

Usage: Jaywalk can also be used figuratively to describe any action that goes against established rules or norms.

Sample Sentence: The artist's unique painting style jaywalks across the boundaries of traditional techniques.

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