Jitney

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪtniː/

Jitney (noun)

  1. a small bus or car that carries passengers for a low fare.
  2. a five-cent coin, especially in the past.

Examples

  • They took a jitney to the market.
  • A jitney is often crowded during rush hour.

Common collocations: catch a jitney, ride a jitney, jitney service, spend a jitney, save a jitney

Synonyms of Jitney

Informal