gallivant

UK
/ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/
US
/ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/

Translations

gallivantverb
gallivanted
Past Simple
gallivanted
Past Participle
gallivanting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/
US
/ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/
vadrouillerFamilier. Se promener ou traîner d’un endroit à l’autre pour le plaisir.
After finishing her exams, she decided to gallivant around Europe for the summer.
Après ses examens, elle a décidé de vadrouiller en Europe pendant l’été.
Additional translations
batifolerFamilier. Se promener en s’amusant, souvent avec une nuance de flirt ou d’aventure amoureuse.

Definitions

gallivantverb
To go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.
After finishing her exams, she decided to gallivant around Europe for the summer.
To roam about in search of pleasure, especially with amorous or flirtatious intent.
Instead of studying, he spent the evening gallivanting around town with his latest crush.