Gallivanting Meaning in English
word · lemma: gallivant
释义
Traveling or moving around from place to place in a playful, carefree, or aimless way, often just for fun or adventure.
用法与细微差别
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'.
例句
They spent the afternoon gallivanting in the park.
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Stop gallivanting and finish your homework!
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We saw her gallivanting with her friends downtown.
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He was supposed to be studying, but he was out gallivanting all weekend.
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You can't just keep gallivanting across the country whenever you feel like it.
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After months of work, she finally went gallivanting around Europe.
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