How Do You Spell JOYRIDE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪɹa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "joyride" is spelled using the phonetic transcription /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪd/. The first syllable is written as "joy" which is pronounced with a long O vowel sound as in "boy". The second syllable is written as "ride" which is pronounced with a long I vowel sound as in "kite". The stress is on the first syllable of the word. This term originated in the United States during the 1920s, referring to a recreational or pleasure ride taken in a vehicle, often with illegal or reckless intentions.

JOYRIDE Meaning and Definition

  1. Joyride is a noun that refers to an act of driving a vehicle in a reckless and enthusiastic manner, typically done without the owner's permission or knowledge. This term is commonly associated with youthful or adventurous individuals who engage in such activities as an exhilarating experience.

    The term specifically conveys a sense of excitement, thrill, and enjoyment derived from driving a vehicle without regard for legal or ethical boundaries. Joyrides often involve speeding, reckless maneuvers, and other dangerous actions that may pose risks to the driver, passengers, and innocent bystanders. These activities are usually carried out in stolen cars, borrowed vehicles, or even the driver's own car, in a bid to experience a liberating and adrenaline-charged escape from daily routines and responsibilities.

    The concept of joyriding is often viewed negatively as it involves a violation of laws, potential property damage, and endangerment of lives. It commonly reflects a rebellious or deviant behavior attributed to certain individuals seeking a temporary thrill or an escape from mundane routines. Joyrides are typically associated with urban areas, where the excitement of speeding through crowded streets or evading authorities can be more enticing.

    In a broader sense, joyride can also be used metaphorically to describe engaging in any recreational or exhilarating activity that gives the participant a sense of unbounded excitement or pleasure. This could include actions that may not involve actual driving but embody a similar spirit of adventure and thrill-seeking.

Common Misspellings for JOYRIDE

Etymology of JOYRIDE

The word "joyride" originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the words "joy" and "ride".

The term "joy", which dates back to the 13th century, comes from Old French "joie" and Latin "gaudia", both meaning "gladness" or "delight". "Ride", on the other hand, has its roots in Old English "ridan" which means "go by car, horse or bicycle".

When put together, "joyride" implies a ride or journey undertaken purely for the enjoyment or thrill it brings. Initially, it referred to reckless driving or taking someone else's vehicle without permission. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass any excursion or trip taken purely for fun or pleasure.

Plural form of JOYRIDE is JOYRIDES

Conjugate verb Joyride

CONDITIONAL

I would joyride
you would joyride
he/she/it would joyride
we would joyride
they would joyride

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be joyriding
you would be joyriding
he/she/it would be joyriding
we would be joyriding
they would be joyriding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have joyride
you would have joyride
he/she/it would have joyride
we would have joyride
they would have joyride

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been joyriding
you would have been joyriding
he/she/it would have been joyriding
we would have been joyriding
they would have been joyriding

FUTURE

I will joyride
you will joyride
he/she/it will joyride
we will joyride
they will joyride

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be joyriding
you will be joyriding
he/she/it will be joyriding
we will be joyriding
they will be joyriding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have joyridden
you will have joyridden
he/she/it will have joyridden
we will have joyridden
they will have joyridden
I will have joyrided
we will have joyrided
you will have joyrided
he/she/it will have joyrided
they will have joyrided

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been joyriding
you will have been joyriding
he/she/it will have been joyriding
we will have been joyriding
they will have been joyriding

IMPERATIVE

you joyride
we let´s joyride

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to joyride

PAST

I joyrode
you joyrode
he/she/it joyrode
we joyrode
they joyrode
I joyrided
we joyrided
you joyrided
he/she/it joyrided
they joyrided

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was joyriding
you were joyriding
he/she/it was joyriding
we were joyriding
they were joyriding

PAST PARTICIPLE

joyridden

PAST PERFECT

I had joyridden
you had joyridden
he/she/it had joyridden
we had joyridden
they had joyridden
I had joyrided
we had joyrided
you had joyrided
he/she/it had joyrided
they had joyrided

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been joyriding
you had been joyriding
he/she/it had been joyriding
we had been joyriding
they had been joyriding

PRESENT

I joyride
you joyride
he/she/it joyrides
we joyride
they joyride

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am joyriding
you are joyriding
he/she/it is joyriding
we are joyriding
they are joyriding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

joyriding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have joyridden
you have joyridden
he/she/it has joyridden
we have joyridden
they have joyridden
I have joyrided
we have joyrided
you have joyrided
he/she/it has joyrided
they have joyrided

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been joyriding
you have been joyriding
he/she/it has been joyriding
we have been joyriding
they have been joyriding
I would have joyrided
we would have joyrided
you would have joyrided
he/she/it would have joyrided
they would have joyrided