joyrode

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joy⋅ride

[joi-rahyd]

noun, verb, -rode, -rid⋅den, -rid⋅ing.

–noun

1.	a pleasure ride in an automobile, esp. when the vehicle is driven recklessly or used without the owner's permission.

2.	a brief, emotionally exciting interlude.

–verb (used without object)

3.	to go on a joyride.

Origin:
1905–10, Americanism; joy + ride

Related forms:

joyrider, noun

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