Gad about

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verb

To frequently travel for pleasure, or to go to a lot of different places doing different things.

Since retirement, my parents have done nothing but gad about the world.
Visual representation of "gad about" - To frequently travel for pleasure, or to go to a lot of different places doing different things.

Often appears as...

  • gad about town
  • gad about the world

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Casual Tone

The phrase 'gad about' has a light-hearted, informal feeling, suitable for casual conversations.

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They love to gad about the city and explore new cafes.
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Leisure Activity

'Gad about' implies engaging in activities for enjoyment, not for work or obligation.

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On weekends, I prefer to gad about the countryside.
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Frequency

When you 'gad about,' it suggests that you do so often and to various places.

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Ever since she bought a bike, she's been gadding about town daily.
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