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Traipsed: meaning, definitions and examples

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traipsed

 

[ treษชpst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

walking slowly

To traipse means to walk or move wearily or reluctantly. It often implies a casual or unhurried manner, suggesting someone is wandering or exploring without a particular destination in mind. This word can describe someone who is meandering through a place, seemingly aimless or lacking urgency. The term carries a sense of lightness or almost a playful lolling; thus, while not entirely negative, it can imply a certain tediousness or weariness in the action.

Synonyms

amble, saunter, stroll, wander

Examples of usage

  • She traipsed through the park, enjoying the fresh air.
  • After a long day at work, he traipsed home with tired feet.
  • They traipsed around the city, exploring local shops and cafes.

Translations

Translations of the word "traipsed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perambulou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคŸเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umherstreifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjalan-jalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™drowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใพใ‚ˆใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท errer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deambular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ค๋งค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bloudit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blรบdiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพ˜ๅพŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vandra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolaลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deambular

Etymology

The word 'traipsed' originates from the mid-19th century and is derived from the dialectal term 'traipse,' which is thought to have roots in the Low German word 'treipsen,' meaning to trudge or to drag one's feet. It references a slow, perhaps reluctant way of walking. The use of 'traipse' became more popular in English due to its informal connotation, often depicting a leisurely or aimless wandering. Over the years, the word has maintained its informal tone and has been used in various literary contexts to evoke vivid imagery of people's movements, particularly in relation to nature and social activities. It captures the essence of a slow-paced journey where the destination is of less importance compared to the experience itself.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,373, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.