jaywalker

English

noun
Definitions
  • A person who violates pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or who walks on the part of the street intended for vehicles instead of the part designated for pedestrians.

Etymology

Compound from English jay (a stupid person) + English walker.

Origin

English

walker

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