Gallivant (verb)

  1. To wander or travel around for pleasure, usually in a frivolous or irresponsible manner.
  2. To move around from place to place in a frivolous or irresponsible way.

Origin:

From the verb gallant, which means to conduct oneself in a brave or chivalrous manner, and the -ant suffix indicating an action or tendency. first recorded use in the early 17th century.

Examples:

  1. He spent the summer gallivanting around Europe, visiting all the tourist hotspots.
  2. She spent her youth gallivanting around the city, going to parties and having fun.
  3. He was always gallivanting around, never staying in one place for too long.
  4. The young man's behavior was deemed as gallivanting around, never taking responsibility for his actions.
  5. She gallivanted around the country, trying different jobs, before finally settling down.
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