jaywalking

verb

Meaning

To behave as a jaywalker; to violate pedestrian traffic regulations by crossing a street away from a designated crossing or to walk in the part of the street intended for vehicles rather than on the sidewalk.
Present participle of jaywalk.

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Related words

distracted driving(English)parking violation(English)hit and run(English)moving violation(English)civil disobedience(English)loitering(English)theft(English)begging(English)leno(English)pedestrian(English)fines(English)offence(English)

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Sources

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