Jaunting: meaning, definitions and examples

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jaunting

 

[ หˆdส’ษ”หntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

traveling for pleasure

Jaunting refers to the act of taking a trip or excursion, often for leisure and enjoyment. The term connotes a sense of adventure and exploration, typically suggesting a short journey or outing. It can encompass various modes of travel and often implies a carefree attitude towards the experience. The concept of jaunting can be associated with spontaneous trips taken to escape the routine of daily life.

Synonyms

excursion, jaunt, outing, trip.

Examples of usage

  • They spent the weekend jaunting through the countryside.
  • After a long week, she felt like jaunting down to the beach.
  • The group decided to go jaunting in the mountains.

Translations

Translations of the word "jaunting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passeio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausflug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perjalanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั—ะทะดะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wycieczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๆ—…่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excursion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excursiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seyahat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌํ–‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุญู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝlet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝlet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญ้€”ๆ—…่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izlet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั…ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™yahษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excursiรณn

Etymology

The word 'jaunt' has its origins in the early 17th century, derived from the French term 'jante' which means 'a pleasant trip, an outing'. Initially, it described a leisurely trip to a nearby place, often associated with the upper class who would take excursions to enjoy the picturesque landscapes and fresh air away from the urban centers. Over time, it evolved to encompass various types of leisure travel and trips that prioritize enjoyment and adventure over typical functional travel. In literature, the term reflects a sense of freedom, escape, and the simple joys of exploring new places. With the changing times, 'jaunting' became synonymous with short, enjoyable travels, making it a popular term in modern conversation.