Gad around
verb
To travel or wander aimlessly for pleasure, especially in a casual or lazy way.
He's been gadding around Europe for a few months.
Often appears as...
- gad around town
- gad around the world
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To frequently go out and enjoy oneself at social events or entertainment.
She's always gadding around at parties and clubs.
Often appears as...
- gad around at parties
- gad around on weekends
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To travel or wander aimlessly for pleasure, especially in a casual or lazy way.
He's been gadding around Europe for a few months.
Often appears as...
- gad around town
- gad around the world
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To frequently go out and enjoy oneself at social events or entertainment.
She's always gadding around at parties and clubs.
Often appears as...
- gad around at parties
- gad around on weekends
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Use 'gad around' in relaxed, informal conversations, not in serious or formal contexts.
After retiring, my uncle likes to gad around the village.
Pro Tip 2/3No Specific Goal
'Gad around' implies a lack of direction or plan when traveling or walking.
Instead of a guided tour, they preferred to gad around the city themselves.
Pro Tip 3/3Leisurely Activity
Suggests a leisurely pace or mindset, not being in a hurry.
On her day off, she gadded around downtown, taking in the sights.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Use 'gad around' in relaxed, informal conversations, not in serious or formal contexts.
After retiring, my uncle likes to gad around the village.
Pro Tip 2/3No Specific Goal
'Gad around' implies a lack of direction or plan when traveling or walking.
Instead of a guided tour, they preferred to gad around the city themselves.
Pro Tip 3/3Leisurely Activity
Suggests a leisurely pace or mindset, not being in a hurry.
On her day off, she gadded around downtown, taking in the sights.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Use 'gad around' in relaxed, informal conversations, not in serious or formal contexts.
After retiring, my uncle likes to gad around the village.
Pro Tip 2/3No Specific Goal
'Gad around' implies a lack of direction or plan when traveling or walking.
Instead of a guided tour, they preferred to gad around the city themselves.
Pro Tip 3/3Leisurely Activity
Suggests a leisurely pace or mindset, not being in a hurry.
On her day off, she gadded around downtown, taking in the sights.
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