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Contrary to popular belief, the term jaywalking does not derive from the shape of the letter "J" (referencing the path a jaywalker might travel when crossing a road). Rather, it comes from the fact that "Jay" used to be a generic term for someone who was an idiot, dull, rube, unsophisticated, poor, or simpleton.
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Is jaywalk a compound word?
Yes. A jay is a bird and walk is a verb/noun.
Where did the term J walking originate?
The word 'jaywalk' is a compound word derived from the word 'jay', an old word for an inexperienced person, and walk.
If you jaywalk and you get hit badly whose fault is it?
If you jaywalk and get hit badly, you will be considered at fault. This is because you were breaking the law and acting in an unsafe manner.
What do you cross when you jaywalk?
a public road at an illegal point
Is it legal to jaywalk?
No It's unsafe and it causes traffic jams.
What is the definition of jaywalk?
It means to cross a street at a point not considered to be legal.
What does the Hebrew word Jay mean?
"Jay" is not a Hebrew word.
What does the z in Jay-Z mean?
Jay Z means Jesus in Creole.
What does jay mean in the word jay walking?
"jay" refers to a foolish rural person-a rube-unfamiliar with city ways
If you jaywalk on a bike can they suspend your license?
if you mean a bicycle, most likely not. To suspend a drivers license usually you need to be committing a motor vehicle offense or it is part of a restriction due to probation, etc.
What is tu eres la esposa de jay?
It means, "You're Jay's wife?" or it could mean, "You're Jay's wife."
What does jay Alan sims mean?
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