traipse
Walk without purpose
To traipse is to walk or trudge, usually with a sense of weariness or aimlessness: We traipsed all over town looking for the right gift.
The word suggests moving without much purpose or enthusiasm, often covering more ground than you'd like.
It can also imply dragging oneself along reluctantly: The kids traipsed in covered in mud.
Relaxed walk for enjoyment
- saunterRelaxed, aimless stride
- ambleRelaxed, slow gait
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
- constitutionalHealth-promoting walk
perambulate · dawdle · mosey · paseo · ramble · jaunt · turn · walkabout
Move without fixed direction
- roamTravel without fixed purpose
- rambleMove or speak without direction
- meanderTo travel without direction
- driftGradual movement, no direction
gallivant · rove · stray · mosey · saunter · dawdle · potter · gadabout
stroll
Relaxed walk for enjoyment
constitutional · perambulate · dawdle · mosey · paseo · ramble · jaunt · turn · walkabout · meander
wander
Move without fixed direction
- roamTravel without fixed purpose
- rambleMove or speak without direction
- meanderTo travel without direction
drift · gallivant · rove · stray · mosey · saunter · dawdle · potter · gadabout · footloose
trudge
Walk slowly, heavily
drag · tramp · trek · lumber · shuffle · trundle · footslog · hoof · trail · schlepp
run around
Evasive bureaucratic treatment
trek · hike · journey · travel · expedition · shopping · chore · outing · trip · excursion