Joyridden: meaning, definitions and examples
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joyridden
[ ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdɪŋ ]
car theft
To joyride means to take a vehicle without the owner's permission, usually for the thrill of driving it around. The term is often associated with reckless and irresponsible behavior, where the joyrider does not have any intention of stealing the car permanently. Joyriding can lead to legal consequences, including fines or imprisonment, as it is considered a form of theft. This behavior is particularly common among young people seeking excitement and adrenaline.
Synonyms
joyride, motor theft, take a joyride.
Examples of usage
- They were caught joyriding in a stolen car.
- He admitted to joyriding with his friends last summer.
- The police apprehended several teenagers for joyriding.
- Joyriding can result in serious accidents.
Translations
Translations of the word "joyridden" in other languages:
🇵🇹 passeio de carro não autorizado
🇮🇳 गाड़ी की चोरी
🇩🇪 Freifahren
🇮🇩 mengemudikan mobil tanpa izin
🇺🇦 викрадення автомобіля для розваги
🇵🇱 włamanie do pojazdu
🇯🇵 無断運転
🇫🇷 conduite de voiture volée
🇪🇸 conducción de un vehículo robado
🇹🇷 çalıntı araçla sürüş
🇰🇷 불법 운전
🇸🇦 قيادة سيارة مسروقة
🇨🇿 neoprávněné řízení vozidla
🇸🇰 neoprávnené riadenie vozidla
🇨🇳 非法驾驶
🇸🇮 nepooblaščeno vožnjo
🇮🇸 óleyfileg öku
🇰🇿 рұқсатсыз көлік жүргізу
🇬🇪 ავტომობილის განგსტერი
🇦🇿 icazəsiz avtomobil sürmək
🇲🇽 conducción de un vehículo robado
Etymology
The term 'joyride' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, deriving from the word 'joy,' which conveys a sense of happiness or pleasure. The suffix '-ride' suggests moving or traveling in a vehicle. Initially, joyriding referred simply to taking a pleasure trip on a horse or in a car, but by the 1970s, it increasingly came to refer to the unauthorized use of vehicles. This shift highlighted a cultural change where the thrill of driving became associated with youthful rebellion and disregard for property rights. Over time, 'joyriding' became linked to both excitement and illicit behavior, reflecting broader societal issues surrounding juvenile delinquency and traffic safety. The word became popular in popular media and literature as it spotlighted concerns about reckless youth culture and the consequences of thrill-seeking behaviors.