the crime of stealing a car and driving it for pleasure, usually in a dangerous way. If you do this you joyride, and a person who does it is a joyrider.
Synonyms and related words
Crimes involving theft and trespass
break-in
breaking and entering
burglary
joyriding
noun uncountable informal
US /ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdɪŋ/
DEFINITIONS1
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the crime of stealing a car and driving it for pleasure, usually in a dangerous way. If you do this you joyride, and a person who does it is a joyrider.