jitney

The word “jitney” has 2 syllables: jit-ney

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɪt.ni/


What is synonym and antonym for jitney?

In the thesaurus, “jitney” has 15 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for jitney along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jitney

  • auto
  • automobile
  • bus
  • car
  • carriage
  • coach
  • limousine
  • microbus
  • minibus
  • minivan
  • motor vehicle
  • motorcar
  • taxi
  • taxicab
  • wagon

Meanings of jitney

  • noun
    1. A small bus or minibus which typically operates service on a fixed route, sometimes scheduled.
    2. An unlicensed taxi cab.
    3. A shared-ride taxi.
    4. A small coin, a nickel.
    5. (in attributive use) Very inexpensive.
    6. An informal lawn bowling or curling competition in which all players present are randomly drawn into teams.
    7. A fraudulent arrangement whereby a broker who has direct access to an exchange executes trades on behalf of a broker who doesn't.

Example Sentences

  • In the early 20th century, jitneys provided affordable transportation for urban commuters.
  • The old neighborhood had a jitney service that shuttled residents to and from the downtown area.
  • Students relied on jitneys to get to school when public transportation was limited.
  • The entrepreneur saw an opportunity to start a jitney business in the bustling city.
  • Passengers appreciated the convenience of jitneys, especially during peak travel times.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to jitney, such as: auto, automobile, bus, car, carriage, coach, limousine.

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