jilt

[ jilt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to reject or cast aside (a lover or sweetheart), especially abruptly or unfeelingly.

noun

1. a woman who jilts a lover.

jilt

/ dʒɪlt /

verb

1. tr to leave or reject (a lover), esp without previous warning

   she was jilted at the altar

noun

1. a woman who jilts a lover

Derived Forms

• ˈjilter, noun

Other Words From

• jilt·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of jilt¹

First recorded in 1650–60; earlier jilt “harlot,” shortening of jillet

Word History and Origins

Origin of jilt¹

C17: from dialect jillet flighty girl, diminutive of proper name Gill

Example Sentences

The unprecedented demand for her Eras tour led jilted Swifties to file a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster and resulted in a congressional inquiry into the ticketing giant’s parent company, Live Nation.

From Los Angeles Times

But then many jilted Swifties, or their parents, snagged resale tickets for many times face value from third parties that may have been using ticket-buying bots.

From Los Angeles Times

Trying to remain friends ruined Jack’s marriage and made Alice jilt another man at the altar.

From Salon

The fallout has disappointed Iowa party leaders and activists, with some feeling jilted by the national party.

From Seattle Times

For the rest of the country and those jilted fans in Toronto, where many thought Ohtani was headed before choosing the Dodgers in mid-December?

From Los Angeles Times