— joyrider , n.
/joy"ruyd'/ , n. , v. , joyrode, joyridden, joyriding .
n.
1. a pleasure ride in an automobile, esp. when the vehicle is driven recklessly or used without the owner's permission.
2. a brief, emotionally exciting interlude.
v.i.
3. to go on a joyride.
[ 1905-10, Amer.; JOY + RIDE ]