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Definition of joyriding

joyriding

/ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪ.dɪŋ/
joy · rid · ing
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joyriding Lexical Profile

joyriding Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The offense or practice of taking and driving a motor vehicle without the owner's permission, typically at high speed or for reckless amusement.

Example

"The municipal police launched a youth outreach program to curb the rise in late-night joyriding across the suburbs."

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• Nearby Words

joypad
joyride
joyrider
joyriding
joystick
juanulloa
juarez

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Joyriding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/joyriding
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