joyrider

/ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who drives a vehicle, especially a car, in a reckless or showy manner, often for the purpose of causing excitement or attention.

“The police were looking for the joyrider who had crashed the car into a store.”

Synonyms

  • hot rodder
  • speeder

Antonyms

  • cautious driver
  • speed limit follower