joyride
word
Definition
A ride taken in a stolen or borrowed vehicle, usually just for fun and without the owner's permission.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and associated with illegal activity, especially youth crime. Often used for driving a car but can apply to other vehicles. Not used for regular trips—implies excitement, risk, and lack of permission.
Spanish: paseo (en vehículo robado) - paseo ilegal en cochePortuguese (BR): passeio ilegal (com carro roubado)Portuguese (PT): passeio ilegal (com carro roubado)Chinese (Simplified): 偷开车兜风 - 偷开车兜风 (非法驾驶)Chinese (Traditional): 偷開車兜風 - 偷開車兜風 (非法駕駛)Hindi: चोरी से गाड़ी चलाना (मौज के लिए)Arabic: نزهة بسيارة مسروقةBengali: চুরি করা গাড়ি নিয়ে ঘুরে বেড়ানো - মজা করে গাড়ি চালানো (অনুমতি ছাড়া)Russian: угон для развлечения - покатушка на угнанной машинеJapanese: 無断ドライブ - ジョイライドVietnamese: đi xe trộm - lái xe không xin phépKorean: 무단 운전 - 무단 차량 운전Turkish: çalıntı arabayla gezintiye çıkma - izinsiz araç sürmeUrdu: چوری کی گاڑی میں گھومناIndonesian: berkendara tanpa izin - naik kendaraan curian
Example Sentences
The boys went for a joyride in a stolen car.
basic
They got caught taking a joyride last night.
basic
Taking a joyride can get you in serious trouble.
basic
He didn't think his harmless joyride would land him in jail.
natural
Some teenagers see a joyride as just a bit of fun, not a crime.
natural
Their late-night joyride ended with flashing police lights.
natural