gallivant

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 Words From

• gal·li·vant·er 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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From New York Times

Still, the gallivanting governor has acted very much like a presidential candidate, striding the global stage and trolling the GOP’s White House contestants whenever he has the chance.

From Los Angeles Times

And that women's gallivanting about leaves men, especially "beta males," lonely and frustrated.

From Salon

Deer regularly gallivant into neighborhoods, jumping fences and lounging on front lawns.

From Seattle Times