jitney

noun
High School
1

Synonym of nickel, a 5-cent coin or amount.

2

Synonym of minibus, especially one with a scheduled fixed route.

3

Synonym of gypsy cab, an unlicensed taxi.

4

Synonym of shared taxi, a taxi usually shared with strangers to maximize profitability per trip.

5

An informal lawn bowling, curling, or darts competition in which all players present are randomly drawn into teams.

6

A fraudulent arrangement whereby a broker who has direct access to an exchange executes trades on behalf of a broker who does not.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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