Gallivant
(verb)
- To wander or travel around for pleasure, usually in a frivolous or irresponsible manner.
- 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:
- He spent the summer gallivanting around Europe, visiting all the tourist hotspots.
- She spent her youth gallivanting around the city, going to parties and having fun.
- He was always gallivanting around, never staying in one place for too long.
- The young man's behavior was deemed as gallivanting around, never taking responsibility for his actions.
- She gallivanted around the country, trying different jobs, before finally settling down.