Traipse
verb
To walk or go slowly and without purpose.
We spent the afternoon traipsing around the city looking for a restaurant that didn't have a wait.
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To walk or go reluctantly or with effort.
I don't want to traipse all the way to the store in this weather.
verb
To walk over or about, as if inspecting or in search.
They spent the whole day traipsing the streets in search of the perfect gift.
verb
To walk or go slowly and without purpose.
We spent the afternoon traipsing around the city looking for a restaurant that didn't have a wait.
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To walk or go reluctantly or with effort.
I don't want to traipse all the way to the store in this weather.
verb
To walk over or about, as if inspecting or in search.
They spent the whole day traipsing the streets in search of the perfect gift.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Used in informal contexts, similar to leisurely wandering.
After lunch, they decided to traipse through the park.
Pro Tip 2/3No Rush
Implies a slow pace, without urgency.
We can traipse along the beach and enjoy the sunset.
Pro Tip 3/3Lack of Direction
Suggests moving without a specific goal or destination in mind.
They were happy to just traipse around the town.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Used in informal contexts, similar to leisurely wandering.
After lunch, they decided to traipse through the park.
Pro Tip 2/3No Rush
Implies a slow pace, without urgency.
We can traipse along the beach and enjoy the sunset.
Pro Tip 3/3Lack of Direction
Suggests moving without a specific goal or destination in mind.
They were happy to just traipse around the town.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Used in informal contexts, similar to leisurely wandering.
After lunch, they decided to traipse through the park.
Pro Tip 2/3No Rush
Implies a slow pace, without urgency.
We can traipse along the beach and enjoy the sunset.
Pro Tip 3/3Lack of Direction
Suggests moving without a specific goal or destination in mind.
They were happy to just traipse around the town.
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Video examples
Wolves vs. Bison: On...
where they're going to go. We dropped him off into the middle of nowhere at minus 40 degrees. And he was having to traipse around in his snow shoes pulling all his camera gear. I mean, it was hardcore. For once we managed to guess right
Video examples
Wolves vs. Bison: On...
where they're going to go. We dropped him off into the middle of nowhere at minus 40 degrees. And he was having to traipse around in his snow shoes pulling all his camera gear. I mean, it was hardcore. For once we managed to guess right
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Quote examples
Grant Shapps
British Politician
MPs are only elected thanks to the help of ordinary members - activists on the ground who traipse the streets, post leaflets and engage in millions of doorstep conversations, come rain or shine and without pay.
Quote examples
Geraint Thomas
Welsh Athlete
The last thing I want to do, even in the off-season, is traipse around shops looking for clothes: it's not my thing.
Quote examples
Grant Shapps
British Politician
MPs are only elected thanks to the help of ordinary members - activists on the ground who traipse the streets, post leaflets and engage in millions of doorstep conversations, come rain or shine and without pay.
Quote examples
Geraint Thomas
Welsh Athlete
The last thing I want to do, even in the off-season, is traipse around shops looking for clothes: it's not my thing.
Example 1 of 2
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