Found 2 items, similar to jitney.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: jitney
jitney
n : a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public
transport;
“he always rode the bus to work” [syn:
bus,
autobus,
coach,
charabanc,
double-decker,
motorbus,
motorcoach,
omnibus]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: jitney
jitney
\jitney\ n.
1. a small bus or similar vehicle carrying passengers on a
fixed route, used for public transport. [WordNet sense 1]
Note: Probably so called because they once charged a nickel
for the ride. --RHUD
[WordNet 1.5]
2. A five-cent piece; a nickel. [slang, archaic]
[PJC]