Main Entry: joy·ride

Pronunciation: \ˈjȯi-ˌrīd\

Function: noun

Date: 1909

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