a. [ Compar. Jauntier superl. Jauntiest. ] [ Formerly spelt janty, fr. F. gentil. See Gentle, and cf. Genty. ] Airy; showy; finical; hence, characterized by an affected or fantastical manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air; - Frances G. Patton; - H.M.Reynolds, Syn. jaunty, debonair, debonaire, Example:looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit; life that is gay, brisk, and debonair; walked with a jaunty step; a jaunty optimist