Jetted: meaning, definitions and examples

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jetted

 

[ ˈdʒɛtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

travel rapidly

Jetted is the past tense of the verb 'jet', which means to travel quickly or to move swiftly in a particular direction, often used in the context of air travel or high-speed transport. It can also imply a sense of excitement or urgency in the manner of travel.

Synonyms

flew, hurried, rushed, zoomed

Examples of usage

  • She jetted off to New York for the conference.
  • They jetted around Europe in just two weeks.
  • He jetted home after the business meeting.
  • The celebrities jetted in for the film premiere.
Context #2 | Verb

speedy exit

In some contexts, 'jetted' can refer to leaving a place quickly and often unexpectedly. This usage emphasizes the abruptness of departure.

Synonyms

departed, fled, sprinted, vanished

Examples of usage

  • He jetted out of the party without saying goodbye.
  • After the announcement, she jetted from the meeting.
  • They jetted away from the scene as police arrived.

Translations

Translations of the word "jetted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jato

🇮🇳 जेटेड

🇩🇪 gestochen

🇮🇩 jet

🇺🇦 позначений струменем

🇵🇱 jetowany

🇯🇵 ジェットした

🇫🇷 jeté

🇪🇸 jetado

🇹🇷 jet edilmiş

🇰🇷 분사된

🇸🇦 مُنفَث

🇨🇿 tryskový

🇸🇰 tryskový

🇨🇳 喷射的

🇸🇮 izstreljen

🇮🇸 útfærður

🇰🇿 спрейленген

🇬🇪 ჯეტირებული

🇦🇿 jet edilmiş

🇲🇽 jetado

Etymology

The word 'jet' has its origins in the early 19th century, derived from the French word 'jeter', meaning 'to throw'. The implication of throwing or propelling something quickly gave rise to the verb form. In the context of travel, 'jet' gained popularity with the advent of jet engines in aviation during the mid-20th century. The term started to be commonly associated with fast air travel as jet aircraft revolutionized how people moved from one place to another. The rapid motion associated with jets has influenced its usage in various contexts, leading to phrases such as 'jetted off' and 'jetted away', denoting quick departures. Over the years, it has evolved to encompass both physical movement and more abstract concepts of speed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,240, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.