Main Entry: jaun·ty

Pronunciation: \ˈjȯn-tē, ˈjän-\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): jaun·ti·er; jaun·ti·est

Etymology: modification of French gentil

Date: 1662

1 archaic a : stylish b : genteel
2 : sprightly in manner or appearance : lively <sporting a jaunty red beret> <a jaunty stroll>

— jaun·ti·ly \ˈjȯn-tə-lē, ˈjän-\ adverb

— jaun·ti·ness \ˈjȯn-tē-nəs, ˈjän-\ noun