Gallivant
verb
To travel, roam or move about for pleasure.
Instead of studying for exams, he chose to gallivant around the city.
Often appears as...
- gallivant around
- gallivant about
verb
To go around from one place to another in pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.
She spent her vacation gallivanting around Europe.
Often appears as...
- gallivant around
- gallivant in
verb
To travel, roam or move about for pleasure.
Instead of studying for exams, he chose to gallivant around the city.
Often appears as...
- gallivant around
- gallivant about
verb
To go around from one place to another in pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.
She spent her vacation gallivanting around Europe.
Often appears as...
- gallivant around
- gallivant in
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Leisure Activity
'Gallivant' suggests a leisurely, often aimless activity, done in good spirits.
The retirees loved to gallivant around the park every morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Use 'gallivant' in casual or informal conversations rather than formal writing.
After winning the lottery, I'd just gallivant around the islands!
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Commute
'Gallivant' is not used for regular commutes or travel with a specific purpose.
On my day off, I don't commute—I gallivant to the places I love.
Pro Tip 1/3Leisure Activity
'Gallivant' suggests a leisurely, often aimless activity, done in good spirits.
The retirees loved to gallivant around the park every morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Use 'gallivant' in casual or informal conversations rather than formal writing.
After winning the lottery, I'd just gallivant around the islands!
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Commute
'Gallivant' is not used for regular commutes or travel with a specific purpose.
On my day off, I don't commute—I gallivant to the places I love.
Pro Tip 1/3Leisure Activity
'Gallivant' suggests a leisurely, often aimless activity, done in good spirits.
The retirees loved to gallivant around the park every morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Use 'gallivant' in casual or informal conversations rather than formal writing.
After winning the lottery, I'd just gallivant around the islands!
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Commute
'Gallivant' is not used for regular commutes or travel with a specific purpose.
On my day off, I don't commute—I gallivant to the places I love.
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The Wonders of Urban...
animals right outside my door danielle's mom worked for the former memphis park mission so when she was a kid she would spend her summers at day camps in the city's parks so i think that's where my meandering solo hiking spirit started because i would just gallivant out and one of the
Video examples
The Wonders of Urban...
animals right outside my door danielle's mom worked for the former memphis park mission so when she was a kid she would spend her summers at day camps in the city's parks so i think that's where my meandering solo hiking spirit started because i would just gallivant out and one of the
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