traipse
Meaning
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- To walk in a messy or unattractively casual way; to trail through dirt.
- (colloquial) To walk about, especially when expending much effort, or unnecessary effort.
- (colloquial) To travel with purpose; usually a significant or tedious amount.
- (colloquial) To walk (a distance or journey) wearily or with effort
- (colloquial) to walk about or over (a place) aimlessly or insouciantly.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/tɹeɪps/
Etymology
Likely from French trépasser (“pass over or beyond”).
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