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- [gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant]
- /ˈgæl əˌvænt, ˌgæl əˈvænt/
- /ɡˈalavənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant]
- /ˈgæl əˌvænt, ˌgæl əˈvænt/
Definitions of galavant word
- verb without object galavant to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad. 1
- verb without object galavant to go about with members of the opposite sex. 1
- noun galavant Misspelling of gallivant. 1
- abbreviation GALAVANT gallivant 0
- verb galavant Alternative form of gallivant. 0
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Origin of galavant
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; perhaps fanciful alteration of gallant
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Parts of speech for Galavant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
galavant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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