verb
gallivant
GAL-ih-vant/ˈɡælɪvænt/
To roam about for pleasure.
On weekends, we gallivant around town with no particular plans.
Etymology
Gallivant may be a playful elaboration of gallant, once a verb meaning “flirt” or “gad about.” That possible connection fits pleasure-seeking excursions, but the word’s origin remains uncertain.
More examples
- She gallivants around Europe whenever she has vacation time.
- We gallivanted from one beach town to another all summer.
- While we're gallivanting around, who's watching the dog?
Forms
gallivant · gallivants · gallivanted · gallivanting