DictionarytoolCasual travel
verb

tool

Drive or ride around casually.

On weekends, we tool around town in our old car.

Etymology

The driving verb developed from tool used verbally for handling or operating equipment. The exact route into casual motoring slang is uncertain.

More examples

  • She tools along the coast with the windows down.
  • We spent the afternoon tooling around on our bikes.
  • They tooled down back roads without any destination in mind.

Forms

tool · tools · tooled · tooling

Similar words

cruise
Suggests relaxed, steady travel, usually by car or boat.
drive
Describes operating a vehicle without implying a casual outing.