Jaunty

Origin

Formerly spelt janty, from French gentil. See gentle, and compare genty.

Full definition of jaunty

Adjective

1. Airy; showy; finical; hence, characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.The courtier was a jaunty fellow, attuned to the esoteric court gossip and attentive to the least beneficial wind of favor blowing from the throne.
2. Dapper or stylish.He wore a jaunty outfit that was all the rage.
3. Ostentatiously self-confident.He walked down the street with a jaunty swaggering step, as if daring others less perfectly satisfied to intrude upon his good mood.