gallivant

American  

[gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant] / ˈgæl əˌvænt, ˌgæl əˈvænt /

Rarely galivant or galavant

verb (used without object)

1. to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad.

2. to go about frivolously and publicly with multiple romantic partners.

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gallivant British  

/ ˈɡælɪˌvænt /

verb

1. (intr) to go about in search of pleasure; gad about

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Other Word Forms

• gallivanter noun

Etymology

Origin of gallivant

First recorded in 1815–25; perhaps fanciful alteration of gallant

Example Sentences

The nursing home was loud with laughter that morning as the old folks watched them gallivanting out there in the snow.

From Literature

"The mill must keep working, Bronden. We cannot close it down to gallivant whenever we please."

From Literature

In the week before the Opening Ceremony, he gallivanted around Italy in a jacket with the national slogan on the sleeve: “Go Mongolia.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Which brings us full circle, back to our gallivanting governor.

From Los Angeles Times

But even without that recognition, Bailey has captured our hearts in whatever time period, love story or dance number he masterfully gallivants into without a worry.

From Salon