gadabout
[ gad-uh-bout ]
/ ˈgæd əˌbaʊt /
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noun
a person who moves about restlessly or aimlessly, especially from one social activity to another.
a person who travels often or to many different places, especially for pleasure.
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Origin of gadabout
First recorded in 1810–20; noun use of verb phrase gad about
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gadabout
/ (ˈɡædəˌbaʊt) /
noun
informal a person who restlessly seeks amusement
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