noun

jaunt

jaunt, excursion, outing

They went on a jaunt to the countryside.

They went on a jaunt to the countryside.

a jaunt ((to a place)) a short trip for pleasure to a place They went on a jaunt to the countryside.

Synonyms: excursion, trip, outing

From Old French 'jancer' (to jolt, as a horse). The idea of a bumpy ride evolved into a short trip for pleasure.

It sounds like 'aunt'. Imagine taking a fun, short 'jaunt' to visit your favourite 'aunt'.

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