Gallivanted: meaning, definitions and examples
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gallivanted
[ หษกalษหvant ]
leisurely travel
To gallivant means to go around from one place to another in search of pleasure or entertainment. It typically implies a carefree or aimless wandering.
Synonyms
meander, ramble, roam, stroll, wander.
Examples of usage
- They spent the summer gallivanting across Europe.
- He loves to gallivant in the city during the weekends.
- She gallivanted around town, visiting all her favorite shops.
- They were gallivanting from one party to another.
- The children gallivanted through the park on a sunny day.
Translations
Translations of the word "gallivanted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น passear
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช herumziehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkeliling
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปัะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wฤdrowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใถใใถใใใ
๐ซ๐ท errer
๐ช๐ธ deambular
๐น๐ท dolaลmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ฌ๋ ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุฌูู
๐จ๐ฟ toulat se
๐ธ๐ฐ potulovaลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒ้
๐ธ๐ฎ tavati
๐ฎ๐ธ rรถlta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัั ะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษzinti
๐ฒ๐ฝ pasear
Etymology
The word 'gallivant' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the French term 'galivantier', which means to make merry or to revel. Its roots seem to connect to the idea of carefree exploration and fun. Over time, it was adopted into English, capturing the spirit of wandering without a certain objective in mind. The playful connotation suggests not just movement through space, but an emphasis on enjoyment and leisure. 'Gallivant' is often used in informal contexts, reflecting a light-hearted attitude towards travel and exploration, making it a popular choice in literature and casual conversation.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,100, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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