Traipsing: meaning, definitions and examples

walking aimlessly

Traipsing refers to walking or moving about in a casual or aimless manner, often without a particular destination. This verb is used to describe a relaxed, perhaps meandering style of walking that can involve wandering or roaming from place to place. It can convey a sense of leisure and lack of urgency in one's movement. The term can also imply a kind of carefree or playful approach to exploring one's surroundings.

meander, roam, stroll, wander

Examples of usage

• We spent the afternoon traipsing around the park.

• She was traipsing through the streets of the city.

• They traipsed across the countryside, enjoying the beautiful scenery.

• I found him traipsing back home after a long day.