# jaunty

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɔːn.ti/ · frequency rank #53,034

## Definitions
1. Airy; showy; finical.
2. Characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
3. Dapper or stylish.
4. Ostentatiously self-confident.

## Etymology
Formerly spelt janty, from French gentil. See gentle, and compare genty. Doublet of genteel, gentile, and gentle.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jaunty