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¹jilt

verb \ˈjilt\

: to end a romantic relationship with (someone) in a sudden and painful way

Full Definition of JILT

transitive verb

: to drop (as a lover) capriciously or unfeelingly

— jilt·er noun

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First Known Use of JILT

1673

Related to JILT

Synonyms: blow off, break off (with), dump, ditch, kiss off, leave

Rhymes with JILT

built, gilt, guilt, hilt, kilt, lilt, milt, quilt, silt, stilt, tilt, wilt

²jilt

noun

Definition of JILT

: one who jilts a lover

Origin of JILT

alteration of jillet flirtatious girl

First Known Use: circa 1674

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