n.
Pronunciation: ' jo ̇ i- ˌ r ī d
Function: noun
Date: 1909
1 : a ride taken for pleasure (as in a car or aircraft) especially : an automobile ride marked by reckless driving (as in a stolen car)
2 : conduct or action resembling a joyride especially in disregard of cost or consequences
– joyride intransitive verb
– joy · rid · er \ - ˌ r ī -d ə r \ noun
– joy · rid · ing noun