Pronunciation: /dʒɪlt/

Definitions of jilt

noun a person who suddenly and without warning ends a romantic relationship with someone

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of jilt in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of jilt

past tense

jilted

plural

jilts

comparative

more jilted

superlative

most jilted

present tense

jilts

future tense

will jilt

perfect tense

have jilted

continuous tense

is jilting

singular

jilt

positive degree

jilted

infinitive

to jilt

gerund

jilting

participle

jilted

Origin and Evolution of jilt

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Scottish dialect
Story behind the word: The word 'jilt' is believed to have originated from the Scottish dialect, possibly derived from the Old English word 'gyltan' meaning to deceive or trick.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a woman who deceitfully rejects or abandons a lover, the meaning of 'jilt' has evolved to encompass anyone who abruptly ends a romantic relationship without explanation or justification.