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joyride


joy·ride

noun \ˈji-ˌrīd\

Definition of JOYRIDE

1
: a ride taken for pleasure (as in a car or aircraft); especially : an automobile ride marked by reckless driving (as in a stolen car)
2
: conduct or action resembling a joyride especially in disregard of cost or consequences
joyride intransitive verb
joy·rid·er \-ˌrī-dər\ noun
joy·rid·ing noun

Examples of JOYRIDE

  1. Some teenager stole my car and took it for a joyride.

First Known Use of JOYRIDE

1909

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