verb
- traveled on back roads or alternate routes to avoid toll roads or highways
Usage: past tense of shunpike
Examples
- We shunpiked through the countryside to avoid the expensive toll bridge.
- The family shunpiked on their vacation, discovering charming small towns along the way.
- He shunpiked to work every day, preferring scenic back roads to the busy interstate.
- They shunpiked across three states, saving money on tolls but adding hours to their trip.
- The GPS suggested the highway, but we shunpiked through rural areas instead.
- Local drivers often shunpiked during rush hour to avoid traffic jams on the main roads.