galavanting

gal·a·vant

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant]
- /ˈgæl əˌvænt, ˌgæl əˈvænt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant]
- /ˈgæl əˌvænt, ˌgæl əˈvænt/

Definitions of galavanting word

verb without object galavanting to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad. 1
verb without object galavanting to go about with members of the opposite sex. 1
noun galavanting Present participle of galavant. 1

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Origin of galavanting

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 Galavanting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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galavanting 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.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

galavanting usage trend in Literature

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