Pronunciation: /dʒɪlt/
noun a person who suddenly and without warning ends a romantic relationship with someone
A1 She felt sad after being jilted by her boyfriend.
A2 The jilt at the altar was heart-wrenching for everyone.
B1 Getting jilted by her best friend was a painful experience.
B2 He couldn't believe he had been jilted by his long-time business partner.
C1 The jilt in the middle of the project caused a major setback for the team.
C2 The jilt of the merger deal was a blow to the company's plans for expansion.
verb to suddenly and without warning end a romantic relationship with someone
A1 She jilted him at the altar.
A2 He felt jilted when she canceled their date.
B1 After being jilted by her boyfriend, she focused on herself.
B2 He jilted her for another woman, leaving her heartbroken.
C1 The politician jilted his supporters by changing his stance on the issue.
C2 She jilted her long-time business partner in favor of a more lucrative opportunity.
formal She decided to jilt her suitor after realizing they were not compatible.
informal He got jilted by his girlfriend right before prom.
slang She totally jilted him for a cooler guy.
figurative The company jilted its long-time customers by suddenly changing their policies.
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