joy-rider

joy-rid·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [joi rahy-der]
- /dʒɔɪ ˈraɪ dər/
- /dʒɔɪ ˈraɪdə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [joi rahy-der]
- /dʒɔɪ ˈraɪ dər/

Definitions of joy-rider word

noun joy-rider a pleasure ride in an automobile, especially when the vehicle is driven recklessly or used without the owner's permission. 1
noun joy-rider a brief, emotionally exciting interlude. 1
verb without object joy-rider to go on a joyride. 1

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Origin of joy-rider

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1905-10; joy + ride

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Parts of speech for Joy-rider

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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joy-rider popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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