JAYWALKER

jaywalker

(noun) a reckless pedestrian who crosses a street illegally

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jaywalker (plural jaywalkers)

A person who violates pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or who walks on the part of the street intended for vehicles instead of the part designated for pedestrians.

Source: Wiktionary



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