traipse around

traipse around

To spend time walking or traveling around (some place) in an aimless or carefree search of pleasure, enjoyment, or entertainment. I decided to spend the whole summer traipsing around Europe with my friend Tom. I had a few hours to kill before I had to catch my train, so I spent the time traipsing around.

See also: around, traipse

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traipse around (some place)

to walk or travel around some place. I spent all afternoon traipsing around town looking for just the right gift for Roger. She has been traipsing around all day.

See also: around, traipse

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