jitney

[US]/ˈdʒɪtni/
[UK]/ˈdʒɪtni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small bus or shared taxi; an old slang term for a nickel (five-cent coin)
vt.to ride in a small bus
vi.to take a ride in a small bus
Word Forms
Pluraljitneys

Phrases & Collocations

shared jitney

jitney service

jitney ride

local jitney

jitney bus

free jitney

jitney fare

jitney route

airport jitney

jitney stop

Example Sentences

we took a jitney to the beach for a fun day in the sun.

the jitney service runs every 15 minutes during peak hours.

many locals prefer the jitney over traditional taxis for short trips.

we had to wait for a jitney to arrive at the bus stop.

the jitney driver was friendly and shared local tips.

taking a jitney is often cheaper than a regular taxi fare.

on weekends, the jitney is packed with tourists heading to the festival.

we enjoyed the scenic ride in the jitney through the countryside.

the jitney stopped at all the popular attractions in the area.

after the concert, we hopped on a jitney to get back to our hotel.

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