gallivanting

gal·li·vant

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant]
- /ˈgæl əˌvænt, ˌgæl əˈvænt/
- /ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/

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

Definitions of gallivanting word

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

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Origin of gallivanting

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 Gallivanting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gallivanting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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