Definition of "jitney" in Anglais

noun

1. (US, archaic) Synonym of nickel, a 5-cent coin or amount.

2. Synonym of minibus, especially one with a scheduled fixed route.

3. Synonym of gypsy cab, an unlicensed taxi.

4. Synonym of shared taxi, a taxi usually shared with strangers to maximize profitability per trip.

5. (Canada) An informal lawn bowling, curling, or darts competition in which all players present are randomly drawn into teams.

6. A fraudulent arrangement whereby a broker who has direct access to an exchange executes trades on behalf of a broker who does not.

adjective

1. (US, archaic) Synonym of cheap, very inexpensive.