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.”
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- gallivantings
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After years of _____ around Europe, she finally settled down.
Rhymes for gallivanting
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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.
