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Gallivant: meaning, definitions and examples

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gallivant

 

[ หˆษกalษ™หŒvant ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

travel lightly

To gallivant means to travel or roam around for pleasure. It often implies a sense of carefree adventure, where one engages in social activities or explores various places without a specific agenda. People who gallivant might visit different cities, parks, or events, often enjoying spontaneous experiences. The term conveys a joyful and lively approach to leisurely travel.

Synonyms

explore, jaunt, roam, wander

Examples of usage

  • They decided to gallivant around the city instead of sticking to their itinerary.
  • Every summer, we gallivant through the countryside, discovering new villages.
  • She loves to gallivant with her friends at music festivals.

Translations

Translations of the word "gallivant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herumziehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkelana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ waล‚ฤ™saฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใ‚‰ใถใ‚‰ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se balader

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vagar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐํšŒํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toulรกnรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฒ้€›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั…ะฐั‚ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasear

Etymology

The word 'gallivant' originates from the early 19th century, possibly derived from the French word 'galivantier', which means to flirt or to engage in social pursuits. It was initially used to describe the behavior of people who show off and seek attention, often in a frivolous manner. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the idea of wandering or roaming around for enjoyment rather than with any serious intention. The informal nature of the word reflects a lighthearted approach to exploring and socializing. Today, 'gallivant' is commonly used in casual conversation, emphasizing a sense of fun and spontaneity in travel.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,322, 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.