■ noun
1》 a long walk or walking tour.
2》 a sharp increase, especially in price.
■ verb
1》 go on a ~.
2》 pull or lift up (clothing).
3》 increase (a price) sharply.
Phrases
take a ~ informal, chiefly N. Amer. go away!
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
C19 (orig. dialect): of unknown origin.