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Synonyms of jitney

6 similar words

Another word for jitney is minibus. Other synonyms of jitney are nickel, gypsy cab, shared taxi, cheap and very inexpensive.

Synonyms and similar words for jitney

nounSynonym of nickel, a 5-cent coin or amount.

nounSynonym of minibus, especially one with a scheduled fixed route.

  • minibusA small bus, especially one used as transport for small groups.

nounSynonym of gypsy cab, an unlicensed taxi.

  • gypsy cabAn unlicensed taxi, especially in the Northeastern United States.

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

  • shared taxiA vehicle for hire, typically smaller than a bus, taking passengers on a fixed or semi-fixed route without timetables...

adjectiveSynonym of cheap, very inexpensive.

Meaning of jitney

  1. noun Synonym of nickel, a 5-cent coin or amount.
  2. noun Synonym of minibus, especially one with a scheduled fixed route.
  3. noun Synonym of gypsy cab, an unlicensed taxi.

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Questions about synonyms of jitney

What is another word for jitney?
Jitney has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as minibus, nickel, gypsy cab, shared taxi, cheap and very inexpensive.
What does jitney mean?
Jitney means synonym of nickel, a 5-cent coin or amount.

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