Traipse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈtrāps/

Meaning & Definition of Traipse

Traipse (verb)

  1. to go on foot, walk; also, to walk or travel about without apparent plan but with or without a purpose
  2. tramp, walk

Traipse (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go on foot

    "traipsed down the hall to get a cup of coffee"

    similar: ambulate, foot (it), hoof (it), leg (it), pad, step, tread, walk
    related: parade, promenade, march, pace, step out, stride, troop, power walk, hike, peregrinate, trek, amble, mosey, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, wander, clump, stomp, stump, tramp, trample, tromp, footslog, plod, trudge, gimp, hobble, limp, mince, prance, pussyfoot, tiptoe, bounce, sashay, stalk, strut, swagger, falter, lumber, lurch, pound, scuff, shamble, shuffle, stagger, stumble, toddle, waddle, nip, tap, trip, trot

  2. to move about from place to place aimlessly

    "a group of friends traipsing around the country the summer after graduation"

    similar: bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant, kick around, knock (about), maunder, meander, mooch, ramble, range, roam, rove, wander
    related: amble, saunter, stroll, dawdle, mope, hobo, tramp, vagabond, mill (about or around), straggle, stray

Traipse (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in trip, trek

    similar: expedition, hike, march, peregrination, tramp, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout, parade, paseo, promenade, excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, spin, tour, amble, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, walk, wander, pilgrimage, progress, safari

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Traipse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Traipse:

ambulate, foot (it), hoof (it), leg (it), pad, step, tread, walk, bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant, kick around, knock (about), maunder, meander, mooch, ramble, range, roam, rove, wander, expedition, hike, march, peregrination, tramp, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout, parade, paseo, promenade, excursion, jaunt

Related Words for Traipse

pace, step out, stride, troop, power walk, peregrinate, mosey, perambulate, clump, stomp, stump, trample, tromp, footslog, plod, trudge, gimp, hobble, limp, mince, prance, pussyfoot, tiptoe, bounce, stalk, strut, swagger, falter, lumber, lurch

Word Forms of Traipse

Inflections: traipsed, traipsing

Derived words: traipse (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Traipse

origin unknown

First known use: 1647i

Frequently Asked Questions about Traipse

What does "Traipse" mean?

"Traipse" means to go on foot, walk; also, to walk or travel about without apparent plan but with or without a purpose. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to go on foot, walk; also, to walk or travel about without apparent plan but with or without a purpose. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Traipse"?

Other words for "Traipse" include ambulate, foot (it), hoof (it), leg (it), pad, step, tread and walk. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Traipse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Traipse"?

There are 103 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Traipse". Common alternatives include ambulate, foot (it), hoof (it), leg (it), pad, step, tread, walk, bat and cruise.

How do you use "Traipse" in a sentence?

Examples of "Traipse" in a sentence: "traipsed down the hall to get a cup of coffee"; "a group of friends traipsing around the country the summer after graduation".

Is "Traipse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Traipse" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Traipse"?

"Traipse" is pronounced /ˈtrāps/.

What is the origin of the word "Traipse"?

"Traipse" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1647i.

What is another word for "Traipse" meaning "to go on foot"?

When "Traipse" (verb) means to go on foot, synonyms include ambulate, foot (it), hoof (it), leg (it), pad and step.