verb
traipse
Traipse (verb) means to walk in a careless, untidy way, often through mud or dirt.
verb
1
To walk in a careless, untidy way, often through mud or dirt.
2
To walk around a lot, often more than is really needed.
"After traipsing about in the fog they found the grave sure enough."
— James Joyce, Ulysses (1922)
3
To move about with a purpose, usually covering a considerable or wearisome distance.
"While you were traipsing round Africa, I had to take care of mum and dad!"
"So after all that work, I traipsed down to the shop to grab something to eat."
4
To walk (a distance or journey) wearily or with effort
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Etymology
Probably came from French trépasser (“pass over or beyond”).
Synonyms
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shlep
gad
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What is the meaning of traipse?
"traipse" (verb) means to walk in a careless, untidy way, often through mud or dirt.
What is another word for traipse?
Other words for "traipse" include shlep, gad.
What are the different meanings of traipse?
"traipse" has 3 main meanings: 1. To walk in a careless, untidy way, often through mud or dirt; 2. To walk around a lot, often more than is really needed; 3. To move about with a purpose, usually covering a considerable or wearisome distance.
