Traipsing: meaning, definitions and examples
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traipsing
[ หtreษชpsษชล ]
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.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "traipsing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vadiagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช herumstreifen
๐ฎ๐ฉ berjalan-jalan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปัะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wลรณczyฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใถใใถใใใ
๐ซ๐ท se balader
๐ช๐ธ deambular
๐น๐ท dolaลmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ฌ๋ ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฌูู
๐จ๐ฟ toulรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ tรบlanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆผซๆญฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ tavtanje
๐ฎ๐ธ flakk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉััะฟ-าะพะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษzinti
๐ฒ๐ฝ deambular
Etymology
The word 'traipsing' has its roots in the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'traipse', which itself likely evolved from a combination of earlier dialects. The etymology suggests a connection to a lighthearted or carefree form of walking, echoing the sentiments of leisure and exploration. It may have links to other English dialects or vernaculars where similar sounds and meanings are ascribed to casual movement. 'Traipse' has been used in literature to depict characters who traverse landscapes without a sense of urgency or purpose, contributing to its enduring presence in the English language. Over time, 'traipsing' has maintained a somewhat informal tone, often associated with leisurely activities, nature walks, or relaxed social outings.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,961, 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.
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