Definition of Jitney
Jitney
jit·ney


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A small bus or car that carries passengers for a low fare.

e.g. The jitney service connects the city center to the suburbs.

(noun)
a taxicab working without a license;

e.g. The International Association of Public Transport considers jitneys "informal transport."

(noun)
a share taxi that operates between a taxi and a bus that transports passengers on a fixed route on a flexible schedule;

e.g. The jitney will only leave when it's full of passengers.



Translate this Word

Select a language from the dropdown and click "Translate Now" to see this word in your preferred language.




Similar Words



Related Words


Comments



English Words

 

WORD OF THE DAY