Joyrode: meaning, definitions and examples
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joyrode
[ ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd ]
unauthorized ride
Joyride refers to the act of taking a vehicle, usually someone else's, for a ride without permission, often for excitement or thrill. The term is typically used in the context of reckless behavior associated with driving. This can include driving fast, doing stunts, or otherwise misusing the vehicle. Joyriding is considered illegal and is often associated with younger individuals seeking adrenaline. The act can lead to accidents or damage to the vehicle and carries legal consequences.
Synonyms
joyriding, thrill ride, unauthorized driving
Examples of usage
- The teenagers decided to joyride in their friend's car.
- He was arrested for joyriding a stolen motorcycle.
- They planned to joyride around the city at night.
- The joyride ended when they crashed the car.
Translations
Translations of the word "joyrode" in other languages:
🇵🇹 passeio de carro
🇮🇳 जॉयराइड
🇩🇪 Freifahrt
🇮🇩 joyride
🇺🇦 катання на чужому автомобілі
🇵🇱 jazda próbna
🇯🇵 ジョイライド
🇫🇷 balade en voiture
🇪🇸 paseo en coche
🇹🇷 joyride
🇰🇷 조이라이드
🇸🇦 رحلة بالسيارة
🇨🇿 jízda
🇸🇰 jazda
🇨🇳 无司机驾驶
🇸🇮 vožnja
🇮🇸 gleðikstur
🇰🇿 көлікпен серуендеу
🇬🇪 სატვირთო მოგზაურობა
🇦🇿 maşınla gəzinti
🇲🇽 paseo en coche
Etymology
The term 'joyride' originated in the early 20th century, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 1910s in the United States. It combines the words 'joy', meaning happiness or pleasure, and 'ride', referring to traveling in a vehicle. The concept of joyriding likely emerged alongside the increasing accessibility of automobiles and a culture of youthful rebellion. As cars became more common and a symbol of freedom in the 1920s and 30s, so too did the act of joyriding, especially among young people. By the mid-20th century, joyriding took on a more negative connotation, particularly with its association with theft and illegal activity. Nowadays, joyriding is closely linked with delinquency and is a frequent subject in discussions about youth crime and road safety. Its portrayal in media has further cemented its reputation as a reckless act rather than innocent fun.