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The correct answer is walk about.

Traipse

A. walk about
B. tread on
C. transport over a short distance
D. lay traps

The correct answer is (A) To walk or wander about; to tramp or trudge wearily; to walk a long distance aimlessly.

Traipse is a variation of trápes, which comes from Dutch trappen (tread). It also relates to Old French trapasser (to pass beyond)

Examples of use:

  • He traipsed from one town to another.
  • We traipsed all over the resort in a search for Billly's shoes.


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