jilt

Meanings

• Verb

  To abandon or leave someone, typically a romantic partner, suddenly and without warning.

  - "She jilted him at the altar."
  - "He was jilted by his girlfriend before their wedding."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʒɪlt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jilt
hilt , pilt , spilt , fillet

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Variants

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jilt , jilted , jilter , jilters , jilting , jilts

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to throw or cast away', from Old French gilter, gilte, from giller, to throw.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jilt' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'jilt' is sometimes used colloquially to describe someone who is particularly unfaithful or unreliable.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dump: A similar term to 'jilt', meaning to end a romantic relationship suddenly and without warning.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'jilt' has been used to describe the act of leaving a lover before marriage or an important commitment. It is often depicted as a cruel and heartless act, causing great pain and humiliation to the one who is left.

How to Memorize "jilt"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of throwing something away or abandoning someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jilt' with the feeling of betrayal and heartbreak.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'J' sound in 'jilt' and associate it with the idea of 'jettisoning' or 'throwing away' something.

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