gallivanting
word · lemma: gallivant
Definition
Traveling or moving around from place to place in a playful, carefree, or aimless way, often just for fun or adventure.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often playful; sometimes implies wasting time or not having serious purpose. Common in storytelling or humorous contexts. Usually not used for serious travel; collocates with 'around', as in 'gallivanting around Europe'.
Example Sentences
They spent the afternoon gallivanting in the park.
basic
Stop gallivanting and finish your homework!
basic
We saw her gallivanting with her friends downtown.
basic
He was supposed to be studying, but he was out gallivanting all weekend.
natural
You can't just keep gallivanting across the country whenever you feel like it.
natural
After months of work, she finally went gallivanting around Europe.
natural