joyride

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A ride in a vehicle taken solely for pleasure or enjoyment, especially a vehicle ride taken with no particular goal or purpose and just for the pleasure or enjoyment of a vehicle ride.
  2. An instance of driving a motor vehicle in a carefree or reckless manner, especially a vehicle which has been taken without the permission of the owner.
  3. A very pleasant experience.
verb
  1. To take a joyride.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɔɪˌɹaɪd/ en-au-joyride.ogg

Word forms

joyride joyrides joy ride joyriding joyrode joyridden

Etymology

From joy + ride.

Synonyms

rip

Related words

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