gallivant

Rarely gal·i·vant
Or gal·a·vant

[gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant]

verb (used without object)

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

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

gallivant

/ ˈɡælɪˌvænt /

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• gallivanter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gallivant¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gallivant¹

C19: perhaps whimsical modification of _gallant

Example Sentences

Trump's getting awards from Fox News, gallivanting around Paris with his best buddy, naming one billionaire after another to his administration and giving his family members anything they want.

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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.

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The pop star and Chiefs' tight end gallivanted around the world together, and Kelce ended up joining his girlfriend on stage performing at the London Eras Tour date earlier this summer.

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When we catch up with her in the late 1930s, she’s gallivanting around the south of France with her friends, the group blithely unaware of the horrors that await with the rise of Adolf Hitler.

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Princess Diana gallivanted, and moped, her way across Europe in a succession of designer outfits.

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