Jaywalker: meaning, definitions and examples
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jaywalker
[ ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːkər ]
urban
A person who crosses a street or road without regard for traffic regulations or signals.
Synonyms
crosser, pedestrian, unlawful walker
Examples of usage
- The city has been cracking down on jaywalkers in the downtown area.
- The jaywalker was lucky to avoid getting hit by a car.
informal
A person who walks in a reckless or careless manner, often putting themselves or others in danger.
Synonyms
careless pedestrian, dangerous crosser, reckless walker
Examples of usage
- He's such a jaywalker, always bumping into things.
- Don't be a jaywalker and pay attention to where you're going.
Translations
Translations of the word "jaywalker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pedestre imprudente
🇮🇳 सड़क पार करने वाला पैदल यात्री
🇩🇪 unachtsamer Fußgänger
🇮🇩 pejalan kaki yang melanggar aturan
🇺🇦 пішохід-порушник
🇵🇱 nieostrożny pieszy
🇯🇵 信号無視の歩行者
🇫🇷 piéton imprudent
🇪🇸 peatón imprudente
🇹🇷 dikkatsiz yaya
🇰🇷 무단횡단하는 보행자
🇸🇦 مشاة متهور
🇨🇿 neopatrný chodec
🇸🇰 neopatrný chodec
🇨🇳 乱穿马路的行人
🇸🇮 neprevidni pešec
🇮🇸 óvarkár gangandi
🇰🇿 сақсыз жүргінші
🇬🇪 გაუფრთხილებელი ქვეითი
🇦🇿 ehtiyatsız piyadalar
🇲🇽 peatón imprudente
Word origin
The term 'jaywalker' originated in the early 20th century in the United States. It was originally used to describe someone from the countryside or a 'jay' who was unfamiliar with the ways of the city and would walk in a naive or careless manner, often obstructing traffic. Over time, the term evolved to specifically refer to pedestrians who cross streets unlawfully or in a reckless manner.