GALLIVANTING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word GALLIVANTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GALLIVANTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Gallivant

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 19th century: perhaps an alteration of gallant

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɡalɪvant
Dialects: British English
Definition:

go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment

Short Definition:

go around from one place to another in pursuit of pleasure or entertainment

Examples:
  • she quit her job to go gallivanting around the globe

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