verb
sprunt
Sprunt (verb) means to move suddenly and jerkily, or to jump with a start.
verb
1
To move suddenly and jerkily, or to jump with a start.
2
(informal, dialect) To flirt with someone or try to win their affection, typically outdoors after dark.
3
To try to make someone fall in love with you.
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Etymology
Apparently a variant of sprent or sprint. The term arose as a Victorian-era Scots word in the Roxburgh region.
Rhymes for sprunt
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What is the meaning of sprunt?
"sprunt" (verb) means to move suddenly and jerkily, or to jump with a start.
What are the different meanings of sprunt?
"sprunt" has 3 main meanings: 1. To move suddenly and jerkily, or to jump with a start; 2. (informal, dialect) To flirt with someone or try to win their affection, typically outdoors after dark; 3. To try to make someone fall in love with you.
