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Joyride

JOY-ryd

/ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/

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joyride

Dictionary meaning

A ride in a car taken solely for pleasure.

Examples

  • They took their friends for joyrides in stolen cars.
  • I'm going to joyride in my new car for a while.

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