English Word · Advanced
traipse
To walk about, especially when expending much effort, or unnecessary effort
Pronunciation: /tɹeɪps/
Meaning
To walk about, especially when expending much effort, or unnecessary effort.
Example
Lo next two slipshod Muses traipse along, In lofty madness, meditating song, / With tresses staring from poetic dreams, / And never wash'd, but in Castalia’s streams [...].
Lo next two slipshod Muses traipse along, In lofty madness, meditating song, / With tresses staring from poetic dreams, / And never wash'd, but in Castalia’s streams [...].
Practice tips
- Practice traipse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.