gallivant

or gal·a·vant

[ gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant ]
/ ˈgæl əˌvænt, ˌgæl əˈvænt /
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verb (used without object)

to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad.
to go about with members of the opposite sex.

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Also gal·i·vant .

Origin of gallivant

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

OTHER WORDS FROM gallivant

gal·li·vant·er, noun

Words nearby gallivant

gallipot, gallium, gallium-67, gallium-68, gallium arsenide, gallivant, Gällivare, galliwasp, gall midge, gall mite, gallnut
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Words related to gallivant

traipse, ramble, stray, cruise, range, jaunt, rove, roam, meander, wander, mooch

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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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