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gallivant

Gallivant (verb) means to roam about for pleasure without any definite plan.

verb
1
To roam about for pleasure without any definite plan.
2
To flirt, to romance.
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Etymology

1809, from gallant (“wooing women”), originally in sense “to flirt”, broadened to mean “roaming without plan”.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gallivant?

"gallivant" (verb) means to roam about for pleasure without any definite plan.

What are the different meanings of gallivant?

"gallivant" has 2 main meanings: 1. To roam about for pleasure without any definite plan; 2. To flirt, to romance.

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