gallivant
verb (used without object)
to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad.
gallivanted
Example Sentences
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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 ● Feb. 6, 2026
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.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2024
Princess Diana gallivanted, and moped, her way across Europe in a succession of designer outfits.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
Eberechi Eze was cute in possession and Patrick van Aanholt gallivanted down the left flank, while Jeffrey Schlupp was busy and Christian Benteke, too, was quietly efficient in attack.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 7, 2020
Annie always "gallivanted" on Friday nights; Arthur was enjoying himself as usual.
From Sons and Lovers by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
