noun

traipsing

Traipsing (noun) means the act of walking somewhere slowly or wearily, often unwillingly. Example: “After hours of traipsing around the mall, she finally found the right shoes.”

noun

The act of walking somewhere slowly or wearily, often unwillingly.

"After hours of traipsing around the mall, she finally found the right shoes."

How to use traipsing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTrudging around somewhere, usually with a hint of tiredness or reluctance.

When to use it

Informal and often used with a mildly weary or exasperated tone.

Word forms

traipsings plural

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What does “traipsing” mean?

The word “traipsing” means the act of walking somewhere slowly or wearily, often unwillingly. In plain terms, trudging around somewhere, usually with a hint of tiredness or reluctance.

How do you use “traipsing” in a sentence?

Here is “traipsing” used in a sentence: “After hours of traipsing around the mall, she finally found the right shoes.”

What part of speech is “traipsing”?

“Traipsing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of traipsing?

"traipsing" (noun) means the act of walking somewhere slowly or wearily, often unwillingly.