Word: JAYWALKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of JAYWALKING
- 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.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "jaywalking" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "jaywalking" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "J", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 28 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 28 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 32 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JAYWALKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in JAYWALKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing JAYWALKING:
- # the jaywalking effect
- # master of jaywalking
- # playing with jaywalking
- # in terms of jaywalking
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