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Meaning of gallivanting
The primary meaning of the word "gallivanting" is to roam or wander from place to place, especially for pleasure.
Etymology of gallivanting
The word "gallivanting" has its roots in the mid-17th century, likely derived from the verb "gallant," which means to attend or escort, and the suffix "-ing," which forms a present participle, with possible influences from the French word "galant," meaning elegant or refined, and the English word "gallant," which was used to describe a man who was attentive to women.
Synonyms
gallivanting
roaming
traveling
wandering
rambling
roving
straying
drifting
meandering
journeying
trekking
hiking
exploring
adventuring
vagabonding
roaming
traveling
excursioning
touring
sightseeing
globe-trotting
wandering
sauntering
strolling
ambling
lounging
loafing
idling
dawdling
lingering
tarrying
procrastinating
delaying
dilly-dallying
fooling around
messing around
horsing around
monkeying around
goofing off
hanging out
socializing
partying
reveling
carousing
frolicking
capering
cavorting
romping
gallivanting
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "gallivanting" as roaming or wandering from place to place, especially for pleasure, in a careless or disreputable way, or to go around from place to place looking for pleasure or entertainment, often in a rather aimless or irresponsible way.
Usage Examples
- The young couple spent their summer gallivanting around Europe, visiting famous cities and landmarks.
- * After retiring, he spent his days gallivanting around the country, attending music festivals and trying new foods.
- * The teenagers were accused of gallivanting around town at night, getting into mischief and causing trouble.