English / idiom
Jaywalking
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Crossing a street unlawfully, carelessly, or outside of marked pedestrian crossings.
In context
01
During the torrential storm, jaywalking across the slick avenue was extraordinarily hazardous.
02
The city instituted strict fines to discourage pedestrians from jaywalking near the transit hub.
Synonyms
illegal crossing,careless street-crossing,pedestrian infraction
Antonyms
using the pedestrian crossing,lawful road crossing,crosswalk compliance
Collocations
ticketed for jaywalking,habit of jaywalking,reckless jaywalking