JAUNTY


Meaning of JAUNTY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' jo ̇ n-t ē , ' jän-

Function: adjective

Inflected Form: jaun · ti · er ; -est

Etymology: modification of French gentil

Date: 1662

1 archaic a : STYLISH b : GENTEEL

2 : sprightly in manner or appearance : LIVELY <sporting a jaunty red beret> <a jaunty stroll>

– jaun · ti · ly \ ' jo ̇ n-t ə -l ē , ' jän- \ adverb

– jaun · ti · ness \ ' jo ̇ n-t ē -n ə s, ' jän- \ noun

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