Definition of Jaywalking

crossing the street by not following the crosswalk

Examples of Jaywalking in a sentence

Man dies after being struck by two cars while jaywalking across the busy street.  🔊

I don't risk jaywalking, as I always walk the long way to reach a traffic light to cross the street properly.  🔊

Jaywalking into dangerous traffic is a way to flaunt your disregard for traffic laws, which can earn you a hefty fine in some cities.  🔊

Instead of using the nearby pedestrian crossing, the woman resorted to jaywalking.  🔊

The pedestrian was jaywalking when he crossed the busy street, walking straight into the path of an oncoming vehicle.  🔊

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