Gadabout: meaning, definitions and examples

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gadabout

 

[ หˆษกรฆdษ™หŒbaสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel enthusiast

A gadabout is a person who travels around socializing and enjoying themselves, often in a carefree or extravagant manner. This term typically refers to someone who is often seen out and about, frequently attending social gatherings or events. Gadabouts are often characterized by their lively and adventurous spirits, always seeking new experiences. While they may seem frivolous to some, gadabouts often bring energy and excitement to social settings.

Synonyms

globetrotter, roamer, social butterfly, wanderer

Examples of usage

  • Sheโ€™s a gadabout, always seen at the latest parties in town.
  • The local gadabout has been to every art exhibit this month.
  • He lived a life as a gadabout, traveling from one city to another without a care in the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "gadabout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagabundo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฎเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umherziehender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengembara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัƒะบะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚รณczฤ™ga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใ‚‰ใถใ‚‰ใ™ใ‚‹ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flรขneur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vagabundo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑrt รงantalฤฑ gezgin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ๋ž‘์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tulรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tulรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธ่ก่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tuljavec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vandrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะทะฑะตัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolaลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vagabundo

Etymology

The term 'gadabout' is a blend of the word 'gad,' which comes from the Middle English 'gadden,' meaning 'to go about or to run about,' and 'about,' referring to being in various places. The combination suggests a spirit of wandering or being sociable in different locales. The usage of 'gadabout' became prominent in the early 20th century, reflecting the changing social landscape where leisure and social gatherings became increasingly important. The concept embodies a carefree attitude towards life and is often associated with the upper classes who had more time for leisure activities. It still retains a somewhat informal and whimsical tone, indicating someone who enjoys life on the move.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,701, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.