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- [jilt]
- /dʒɪlt/
- /dʒɪlt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jilt]
- /dʒɪlt/
Definitions of jilt word
- verb with object jilt to reject or cast aside (a lover or sweetheart), especially abruptly or unfeelingly. 1
- noun jilt a woman who jilts a lover. 1
- noun jilt Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover). 1
- transitive verb jilt reject, abandon 1
- transitive verb jilt end engagement to marry 1
- verb jilt If someone is jilted, the person they are having a romantic relationship with suddenly ends the relationship in a surprising and upsetting way. 0
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Origin of jilt
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; earlier jilt harlot, syncopated variant of jillet
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Parts of speech for Jilt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jilt popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
jilt usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jilt
verb jilt
- split up — to divide or separate from end to end or into layers: to split a log in two.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- walk out — an act or instance of walking or going on foot.
- turn down — to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
- leave — to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house.
Antonyms for jilt
verb jilt
- stick by — to pierce or puncture with something pointed, as a pin, dagger, or spear; stab: to stick one's finger with a needle.
- continue — If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- maintain — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
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