jitney

noun
UK: /ˈdʒɪt.ni/
US: /ˈdʒɪt.ni/

  1. A small bus or other vehicle that carries passengers over a regular route for a low price.

    1. The jitney stopped to pick up more passengers.
    2. Riding the jitney across town is cheaper than taking a taxi during peak hours.

Synonyms

bus minibus shuttle

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "jitney" is /ˈdʒɪt.ni/ in British English and /ˈdʒɪt.ni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jitney": bus, minibus, shuttle.

Example usage of "jitney": "The jitney stopped to pick up more passengers.". More examples on the page.