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- US Pronunciation
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- [joi rahyd]
- /dʒɔɪ raɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [joi rahyd]
- /dʒɔɪ raɪd/
Definitions of joy ride words
- noun joy ride a pleasure ride in an automobile, especially when the vehicle is driven recklessly or used without the owner's permission. 1
- noun joy ride a brief, emotionally exciting interlude. 1
- verb without object joy ride to go on a joyride. 1
- noun joy ride an automobile ride merely for pleasure, often at a reckless speed and sometimes, specif., in a stolen car 0
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Origin of joy ride
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1905-10; joy + ride
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Parts of speech for Joy ride
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determiner
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joy ride popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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joy ride usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for joy ride
noun joy ride
- carjacker — A carjacker is someone who attacks and steals from people who are driving their own cars.
Antonyms for joy ride
noun joy ride
- walking — considered as a person who can or does walk or something that walks: The hospital is caring for six walking patients. He's walking proof that people can lose weight quickly.
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