What is another word for jaywalking?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈe͡ɪwɔːkɪŋ] (IPA)

Jaywalking is a term often used to describe the act of crossing a street in an illegal or unsafe manner. However, there are many other words that can be used to describe this activity. For example, some people may refer to it as crossing against the light, risking pedestrian safety, or violating traffic laws. Others may call it reckless walking, careless crossing, or endangering oneself and others. Some may even use more informal slang terms, such as jayrunning or jaydashing. Regardless of the specific term used, it is important to remember the importance of following traffic laws and staying safe while crossing the street.

What are the hypernyms for Jaywalking?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    law-breaking, reckless behavior, disregard for traffic laws, illegal activity, pedestrian malpractice, pedestrian violation.

Famous quotes with Jaywalking

  • There is a difference between jaywalking and grand larceny.
    Gaylord Perry
  • What did Doctor Doom really want? He wanted to rule the world. Now, think about this. You could walk across the street against a traffic light and get a summons for jaywalking, but you could walk up to a police officer and say "I want to rule the world," and there's nothing he can do about it, that is not a crime. Anybody can want to rule the world. So, even though he was the Fantastic Four's greatest menace, in my mind, he was never a criminal!
    Stan Lee

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