jaunt

Meanings

• Noun

  A short trip or excursion, often for pleasure.

  - "They went on a jaunt to the countryside."
  - "She planned a jaunt to Europe for her honeymoon."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒɑːnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jaunt
haunt , pant , want

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Variants

List of all variants of jaunt that leads to same result
jaunt , jaunts , jaunted , jaunting

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a journey on foot', from Old French 'jant' or 'jantier' meaning 'to go' or 'walk'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jaunt' is often used to describe short trips or excursions, but it can also be used figuratively to describe a quick, brisk walk or even a lively, energetic performance.

2. In the early 20th century, 'jaunt' was also used as a slang term for a car or automobile.

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Related Concepts

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1. Excursion: An organized trip, often arranged by a travel agency or tour operator.

2. Vacation: A period of time spent away from work, usually for rest and relaxation.

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Culture

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The term 'jaunt' has been used in literature and music to describe short, pleasurable journeys or excursions. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the characters go on a jaunt to the beach.

How to Memorize "jaunt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a short, enjoyable trip when you think of the word 'jaunt'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jaunt' with the idea of a short, pleasurable journey.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Journey Around Town Unnecessarily Taking New Adventures' to help remember the meaning of 'jaunt'.

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