Traipse around Meaning in English
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Definition
To walk or wander around casually or aimlessly, often for a long time or without a specific purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat informal; suggests a slow, meandering walk with little urgency or a purpose. Often used when someone explores a place, sometimes with mild annoyance or humor. Common with 'town', 'the city', 'the park'. Not as purposeful as 'walk around'; feels less energetic than 'wander around'.
Example Sentences
They love to traipse around the park on Sundays.
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I spent the afternoon traipsing around the old town.
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The kids traipsed around the museum for hours, looking at everything.
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We just wanted to traipse around the city with no plans—see where the day took us.
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After dinner, we traipsed around downtown until we found a cozy café.
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Sometimes it's nice to just traipse around the neighborhood and clear your mind.
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