Jaywalk Definition
jāwôk
jaywalking, jaywalks
verb
To walk in or across a street without obeying traffic rules and signals, esp. at other than proper crossing places.
Webster's New World
Origin of Jaywalk
From jay inexperienced person
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Back-formation from jaywalker
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