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joyride Synonyms

Another word for joyride

Choosing another word for joyride depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A fast, reckless ride in a vehicle purely for pleasure or excitement, especially in one that has been stolen or taken without the owner's permission.

Usage Example

"The teenagers took their parents' car for a midnight spin around the neighborhood."

Strong
spin
Weak
drive
excursion

• verb (Context 2)

To go for a fast, reckless drive in a vehicle for pleasure or excitement, especially in a stolen or borrowed car without the owner's consent.

Usage Example

"The suspects were arrested after they were caught joyriding in a stolen sports car."

Weak
cruise
speed

• Nearby Words

joyously
joyousness
joypad
joyride
joyrider
joyriding
joystick

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Joyride. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/joyride
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