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Gallivanting: meaning, definitions and examples

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gallivanting

 

[ หˆgรฆlษชหŒvรฆntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

leisurely traveling

Gallivanting refers to the act of traveling or roaming around for pleasure rather than for any specific purpose or destination. This term often implies a sense of enjoyment, adventure, and spontaneity in one's travels. People who gallivant typically engage in activities that are fun and carefree, making it a whimsical and lighthearted way to experience new places. It can also indicate a social aspect, often involving visiting friends or events while exploring new locales.

Synonyms

exploring, meandering, roaming, vacationing, wandering

Examples of usage

  • They spent the summer gallivanting around Europe.
  • She loves gallivanting to different festivals every weekend.
  • He was gallivanting through the city looking for fun places to eat.

Translations

Translations of the word "gallivanting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passeando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herumstreifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkeliling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚ฤ…kaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Šใณๅ›žใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se balader

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deambular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸehri dolaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐํšŒํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potulovat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรบlaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฒ้€›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potepati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั…ะฐั‚ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deambular

Etymology

The word 'gallivant' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of the term 'gallant' and the '-ing' suffix. 'Gallant' suggests bravery and chivalry, qualities that were romanticized during the period it gained popularity. Its usage typically aligns with a playful approach to life and adventure; it portrays a sense of youthful exuberance and carefree exploration. The original contexts of 'gallivanting' often consisted of indulging in leisurely pursuits, particularly among the upper classes, who had the resources and freedom to travel without the constraints of work. Over time, the term has evolved and is now widely used in modern vernacular to describe spontaneous trips or adventures, regardless of one's social status.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,002, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.