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Definition of jitneys in English English dictionary
- plural of jitney
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- a fraudulent arrangement whereby a broker who has direct access to an exchange executes trades on behalf of a broker who doesn't
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- a small coin, a nickel
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- an unlicensed taxi cab
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- a share taxi
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- Auto, small van or bus operating along highly traveled thoroughfares without a fixed schedule of stops Passengers hail the vehicle at any point along the route
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- {i} small passenger bus which travels along a fixed regular route and charges a low fare; unlicensed taxicab; 5-cent coin, nickel (Slang); lawful arrangement wherein a broker who has direct access to a stock exchange carries out trades for a broker who does not have access
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- a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; "he always rode the bus to work"
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- {f} ride in a jitney; carry passengers in a jitney
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- A power unit or tractor used on a marine terminal to tow a train of two or more trailers loaded with palletized or loose packages or sacks
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- – privately owned vehicle operated on a fixed or semi-fixed schedule for a fare
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- a small bus or minibus which typically operates a service route
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- Privately-owned, small or medium-sized vehicle usually operated on a fixed route but not on a fixed schedule
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- Any small motorized vehicle used for public transportation
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- A privately-owned small vehicle that is operated on a fixed route but not on a fixed schedule