gallivants
/ˈɡælɪvænts/
VERB
1. Roams about for pleasure
Travels or moves from place to place for enjoyment or amusement, usually without a definite plan or destination.
1.1. Wandering for enjoyment
Moves around different places casually in search of pleasure, entertainment, or new experiences.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- stays
- remains
- settles
Examples
- She gallivants around the city whenever she has a free afternoon.
- He gallivants from one country to another in search of adventure.
Related Words
- strolls
- drifts
- strays
- travels
- tours
1.2. Going out instead of attending to responsibilities
Spends time roaming around for amusement, sometimes implying that the person is neglecting work or other duties.
Synonyms
- fools around
- gads about
- wanders
- roams
Antonyms
- works
- labors
- buckles down
- attends to duties
Examples
- He gallivants around town while his colleagues handle the workload.
Related Words
- loafs
- plays
- frolics
- socializes
VERB
2. Flirts or pursues romantic interests
Engages in flirtatious or romantic activities; an obsolete use of the verb.
2.1. Flirtatious or romantic pursuits
Associates romantically or flirtatiously with another person, especially in older usage.
Synonyms
- flirts
- romances
- dallies
- courts
- woos
Examples
- The old novel describes how he gallivants with several women before settling down.
Related Words
- dates
- courts
- wooers
- courtship