gallivant
or gal·a·vant
[ gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant ]
/ ˈgæl əˌvænt, ˌgæl əˈvænt /
verb (used without object)
to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad.
to go about frivolously and publicly with multiple romantic partners.
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Sometimes gal·i·vant .
Origin of gallivant
First recorded in 1815–25; perhaps fanciful alteration of gallant
OTHER WORDS FROM gallivant
gal·li·vant·er, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for gallivant
Your father and your uncle Asa and Bill off galavanting around and fighting when they ought to be protecting their home!
The Little Regiment|Stephen CraneThis is a fine thing, this is, keeping me watching and waiting these hours, while you have been galavanting—ah!
Talkers|John Bate
British Dictionary definitions for gallivant
gallivant
galivant or galavant
/ (ˈɡælɪˌvænt) /
verb
(intr) to go about in search of pleasure; gad about
Word Origin for gallivant
C19: perhaps whimsical modification of gallant
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