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¹jaunt

verb \ˈjȯnt, ˈjänt\

Definition of JAUNT

intransitive verb

archaic : to trudge about

: to make a usually short journey for pleasure

Origin of JAUNT

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1575

Rhymes with JAUNT

daunt, flaunt, gaunt, haunt, taunt, vaunt, want, wont

²jaunt

noun

: a brief trip taken for pleasure

Full Definition of JAUNT

archaic : a tiring trip

: an excursion undertaken especially for pleasure

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First Known Use of JAUNT

1592

Related to JAUNT

Synonyms: excursion, junket, outing, ramble, sally, sashay, sortie, spin

JAUNT Defined for Kids

jaunt

noun

Definition of JAUNT for Kids

: a short pleasure trip

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