noun

gallivanting

Gallivanting (noun) means wandering around from place to place in search of fun, often without much purpose. Example: “After years of gallivanting around Europe, she finally settled down.”

noun

Wandering around from place to place in search of fun, often without much purpose.

"After years of gallivanting around Europe, she finally settled down."

"He spent his twenties gallivanting instead of building a career."

How to use gallivanting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRoaming about for pleasure, often with a hint of irresponsibility.

When to use it

Informal and slightly disapproving in tone.

Common pairings

gallivanting around off gallivanting

Word forms

gallivantings plural

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Rhymes for gallivanting

wanting panting ranting planting granting chanting enchanting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gallivanting” mean?

The word “gallivanting” means wandering around from place to place in search of fun, often without much purpose. In plain terms, roaming about for pleasure, often with a hint of irresponsibility.

How do you use “gallivanting” in a sentence?

Here is “gallivanting” used in a sentence: “After years of gallivanting around Europe, she finally settled down.”

What part of speech is “gallivanting”?

“Gallivanting” is a noun.

What is the meaning of gallivanting?

"gallivanting" (noun) means wandering around from place to place in search of fun, often without much purpose.